Letter, Miss Ruth G. Adkins to Franklin D. Roosevelt

Camden N.J. Sat. 6.m. Dear President: ach1-17-40 I know you are a busy man and - have no time for foolishness. But In reference to the my Race (negro) who are very gratefull for wonderful things you have done for the poor it people bothzraces. I am thinking of this year. will be a great year as it is Presidents election. also have now I have drawn a picture of you I I've wanted you to receive both of them before composed a song in your behalf. and of your birthday and Election Ofcounse the song of Picture are birthdaygets With the upset about was of other things lets turn to some of the I appreciated among the Poor Colored people of which good things you have done which are highly am a member I have not enough funds to have my song published but I have the words tune play it over for you on the piano by (ear). I'veal- so even if I got fare to come to Washington of I would ways wanted to do something to show appreciation of the way you have helped the (over) Car my inBoth races 2 d feel there is. very much poor & less fortunite in each race of you try to help in every way possible. Only God could have sent a of loads of it. This year is a great year for- man as good as you you deserve praise you So l hope every one will use goodjudgu- ment of think hard. So many people would write the notes to my song but it would be Keptx I would get no credit for compasing it, you see all know I meed how is a chance But I did want to about I as an individual Citizen you felt people of U.S. maybe someone clae fuls just your the past eight years of service to the feel any other way. I wanted you to hear of know as I do. I don't see how they can chelp but the Song of see the Picture I shew. before Election of so you would know that somedendividual Citizen maybe of through Gods helping hand dwill be apable many more appreciate your Aendness to the poor. hard to present my song someday. Bol will hope pray Well for Sunds to givenne a left Hope is I remain yours July. Ruth Jaines everyone adhins 978 Ferry are Camden N.J. CETA BY RUTHGAINI ADKII