We regard it as the oldest part of the United States.

I trust that the forthcoming national conference of the Joint Distribution Committee will result in continuation of the hearty cooperation and support which have made possible the success that has hitherto accompanied its benevolent…

There is nothing new aside from the appointment of Sam Thompson as a member of the Federal Farm Board.

No, I do not think so. I want to stick close to American soil.

This is going to be merely a response of greetings. There will be no expression of policy.

I have not given a great deal of attention to this, I shall probably give a 10 or 15 minute speech at some point.

I haven't any at all. You could shake hands with the whole population of the Virgin Islands in 4 hours.

I think 3 days sleep would do us all good. I am taking it all out mostly in sleep.

Yes, at Ponce. He will meet us at Ponce.

It all depends how everyone feels. There are no rules about this voyage.

It seems very inapropos to catch small fish with a large boat.

I cordially congratulate the Kips Bay Boys' Club upon the formal opening of their new building and warmly hope that the boys may find much happiness in enjoyment of its greater opportunities for their benefit and pleasure.