TLS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, September 26, 1949. Truman writes to Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer. In part: “You are requested to submit to me by November 1, 1949, the subjects which you propose for inclusion in the State of the Union Message and the Economic Report of the President to be presented to the Congress in January, 1950, together with a brief explanation of each subject, its relationship to the current activities of the Department of Commerce, and the relative emphasis which you would recommend. You should include any views which you may care to present at this time concerning special Presidential messages during the forthcoming session of the Congress. The original and nine copies of your reply should be forwarded directly to me at the White House. You are also requested to submit by December 1, 1949, a report on the final legislative program of your department…. The White House staff, the Council of Economic Advisers, or the Bureau of the Budget may make additional requests for material or arrange for discussions with your representatives to whatever extent may be required….” Secretarial color pencil notations, staple holes, and mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. JSA/John Reznikoff Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.
