January 18, 1939.
My dear King George:-
I have Just received word from Canada that they are expecting
you and Her Majesty to arrive at Niagara Falls, Ontario, at about
4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June seventh, leaving Canada and entering
the United States at about 9;30 P.M. that evening. This will
give you an excellent chance to see the Falls by daylight and
also to see them electrically lighted just before you leave.
It is planned that your train will arrive in Washington the
following morning, Thursday, shortly before noon.
For the rest of that day and the next day, Friday, I suggest
either of the following alternate plans, subject, of course,
to any omissions or additions you may care to make.
PLAN I
Thursday, June 8th.
11:30 A.M. arrive at White House
12.30 P.M. motor to Navy Yard and go on board my small yacht
USS POTOMAC, lunch on board while proceeding down the river to
Mount Vernon-- a distance of about eighteen miles. Go ashore
at Mount Vernon, visit the house, lay a wreath on President Washington's
Tomb and motor back to the White House where we would have family
tea and give you a couple of hours of rest.
8:00 P.M. State Dinner