May 21, 1941.
 
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt                                  
The White House
Washington, D. C.
 
Dear Franklin:
    
              Replying to your letter of May 14, I believe 
that the assessment of the Hughson farm has not been
increased owing to Mr. Hall Roosevelt's alterations and
now is assessed at $6,000 and has been since you acquired
title to it.
 
              The assessment of the Dumphy farm lying west
of Violet Avenue has been increased from $5700 to $8000,
making an increase of $2300, which is probably due to his
alterations and the taxes paid on that parcel on Feb. 21,
1941 amounted to $210.53. The increase of $2300 at a rate
of $26.32 zamounts to $60.53 which he should refund to you.
 
                With kindest regards, I am
                           Sincerely yours,
                           Henry Hackett