Telegram enclosed in letter to Bess Truman on July 25, 1942:
Bangor, Maine July 24, 1942
Hon. Harry S. Truman:
Arrangements have been completed for very impressive demonstration of Maine's part in shipbuilding program by unprecedented launching of eight ships on Sunday, August sixteenth, with very representative party coming out of Washington Saturday afternoon at four o'clock on special car on which it is earnestly hoped you and your good wife will be guests with provision for her to act as one of the sponsors. I presume to urge your presence and her participation as part of our program to build up confidence because it was before our committee that Admiral Land put our Maine yards at the bottom of the black list in March. I believe our achievement since that time and this unique launching of eight ships will signal to the country that Maine shipyards are on the way and your presence will very greatly help. Returns Sunday night but confidentially it is my hope and expectation that you and your wife will remain for the following week or so much thereof as possible to take a little real relaxation on our lakes and shores. Please wire me your wife's name at Dexter and make me very happy by assuring me you will be with us.
Ralph O. Brewster, U. S. S.