16th Jan. 1941
 
      SAVOY HOTEL   LONDON
 
      
 
 
Dearest Franklyn: 
 
      
 
 
It is almost impossible for you - who live alas| - so far 
      from England to realise what we feel for you. And not only the 
      British people, but all right-thinking men and women.  You can't 
      imagine what German bombers have done to London, & to most 
      of our great cities. Nor can you imagine the patience of the 
      poor, - & the marvelous morale which I see wherever I go. 
      Churches, Hospitals, & houses, in every other street lie 
      in ruins. This Hotel has been bombed several times - 4 killed, 
      & 8 injured. Yet no one turns a hair.      
 
      
 
 
You,  & you alone can save the World. You are not likely 
      to have your head turned - nevertheless, you should be a proud 
      man today. The last time I sat with you, you were crippled & 
       look what you have done|-   
 
      
 
 
I don't want to bore you by my advise. I am really writing 
      to tell you a little about Lord Halifax (I sent you a cable about 
      him, as I knew you would not mind). I have known Edward Halifax 
      for years & years. I can truly say that with the exception 
      of my husband, - I  have never met s finer character. I don't 
      know how much your people appreciate "character", but 
      since you won your last General Election, I think they must.