Mrs. Kipling's decision that they should not be published.
 
      
 
 
I accordingly deposited copies in the British Museum. In addition 
      to those which are now in Mr. Churchill's possession I also gave 
      copies to Queen Mary, and Her Majesty has placed them in the 
      Library at Windsor Castle. I am deeply grateful to the Prime 
      Minister for giving me the opportunity of offering copies to 
      you, Sir. I am not only proud to do so, but am particularly pleased, 
      for I am sure that Rudyard Kipling would have liked you to possess 
      them. He had a great love for your Country alY2 was a great friend 
      and admirer of Theodore Roosevelt. This is made clear in his 
      poem "Great-Heart" and in the references to Theodore 
      Roosevelt in Kipling's Autobiography "Something of Myself".
 
      
 
 
I have the honour to be, Sir,
 
      Yours very truly,
 
      President.