Buffalo,
N.Y.
Jan. 6, 1936
Dear
Mrs. Roosevelt,
I
heard that you have been very good to the poor, and I am writing
this letter to see if you can help me. I had to leave school
because I didn't have any clothes to wear. I will be very thankfull
to you if you can gather some clothes sizes 18 or 20.
I
am 17 years of age and was in my 3rd year of high school when
I have to leave. My height is 5 ft. 41/2 in. and weigh 1351/2
Ibs.
My
father is working and making a little money but we are barely
living. He has 3 children besides myself to support. I've looked
for work every day but I don't seem to have any luck. I am still
wearing my summer coat and have a very bad cold.
All
I am asking for is a few dresses and a winter coat.
Thanking
you for any thing you can do
P.S/
Please do not have this letter published in any way, as I am
writing this unknown to my parents.