Washington, D.C. Wed., July 24, 1935
Dear Bess:
Your letter came after I'd mailed mine yesterday and I'm sorry I forgot to put the special on the last Friday letter, but my head wasn't working. The Sunday Star came yesterday and I was very glad to see it. I guess Margey will be lost without her playmate. Maybe she'll practice more.
I haven't been anywhere this week and I have no engagements! Don't expect to make any. If the Senate Adjourns Friday I may drive to New York to see Pendergast. But no one will know of it and you'll receive a letter or wire, if I do it.
We finished the A.A.A. yesterday after more than two weeks debate and I have come to the conclusion that the debate helped the bill so it wasn't time wasted after all. I got sick of it but learned a lot by listening. I am of the opinion that the unconstitutional part of the old act has been substantially cured. That seems to be the opinion of Borah and Norris and Bailey of North Carolina who are constitutional lawyers. Ashurst of Arizona however thinks otherwise and voted against the bill. Bankhead told me that he'd gone high tariff on account of Arizona copper. I hate to believe that. I'd rather think he voted against the AAA because he didn't believe in its legal aspects. He's chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
Clark came in yesterday afternoon just in time to vote. He voted right. Said Wogan had a very large picnic at Cameron and that Dan Nee, Floyd Jacobs and Lloyd Stark were present. They're all running for governor. We don't have any real politicians yet for candidates. I hope we get a good one.
It's hot as blazes this morning and is going to rain. I am hoping for a letter on the first mail. Kiss Margey and love to you.
Harry.