August 1st, 1940.
 
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt
The White House
Washington, D. C.
 
Dear Franklin:
 
     I am enclosing herewith a notice which I have just 
received from the Board of Assessors of the Town of Hyde 
Park to the effect, that on account of the erection of 
the new buildings on the Newbold place on Violet Avenue, 
they have increased your assessment from $5700. to $8000.
 
     With kindest regards, I am
                Sincerely yours,
                Henry Hackett