to render whatever assistance we can. President Roosevelt was at one time a student in Germany and the fact, besides all the other interest ing circumstances, may appeal to you. I need hardly say to you that your son has had the most difficult task that ever confronted a President and I think I am right when I say he has met his ordeal with the finest spirit possible and has already shown that he will be more than successful. Pardon this ? into your time. Yours Sincerely William E Dodd |