April 5th, 1940.
 
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Dutchess Co., N. Y.
 
Dear Franklin:
 
              The process of acquiring the title to the 
Lent wood lot has come to a temporary halt and you now own 
3/6, or 1/2, of it. The owners of the other 3/6, or 1/2, do 
not seem anxious to sell as appears from the enclosed copies
of the last letters written by them to Hatfield.
 
              Today, I was informed that Mr. G. Hall
Roosevelt is about to rent some of the buildings on the
Dumphy farm,which he has improved with water, electric light
and heat, at a figure so low that he cannot escape a loss.
I strongly suggest that you look into this matter before the
lease is signed and delivered.
 
              With kindest regards, I am
                            Sincerely yours,
                            Henry Hackett