Washington, D.C. January 14, 1937
Dear Bess:
I had a right busy day yesterday. Mr. Wheeler had his committee together examining the Guaranty Trust Company about the Van Swearingen affair. Then Clark and I finally got together on Judge Collet. Mr. Shoup was very sore because the Post outguessed him. I'm not sorry they did. Clark gave it away to them. He told Helm he thought we'd get together and Helm took a chance on it. Mr. Shoup was feeling very bitter.
This is a grand morning even if it is misty and foggy outside. I just got a letter from you and one from Margie. It makes things so much better. I was sort of worried because someone tried to call me last night and then canceled the call before I got to answer it. It was from Kansas City, but I've an idea it was about the Federal Judge. Well I have a telegram of two pages from Leighton Shields wanting a two thousand dollar raise in salary! Now beat that if you can. If he doesn't like it he can come home. I can't get that done when he's hardly landed.
I am going over to see the Carroll Arms again today and may move if they meet the Continental price. It's all so new and lean and there's a tub and shower in every room. The closets are bigger and better too. Mr. Ford himself came to see me. He has the Lafayette to.
You are going to buy those wedding presents aren't you? I called Mrs. Henderson and told her I'd give her two tickets to the inauguration and it pleased her to death. I gave Mrs. Bowe yours and I'm giving Mrs. Swofford one and I'll have eight for Stark and his Colonels. Glad you sent him a wire. They gave me twelve tickets for the show. Bud just came in and said the call was from you. Now isn't that terrible. I was in Baltimore in the bath. If you'd called the Lord Baltimore I'd have answered. I'll never go again.
Harry.