TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, March 28, 1939. Letter to actor John Barrymore, in full: "Thank you very much for your letter of March twenty-fourth, with its cordial invitation to attend your play this week in Washington. I am indeed sorry that it will not be possible for me to have the pleasure of seeing you act. As you may know I am leaving for Warm Springs tomorrow, consequently I have been devoting all of my time in these last few days to 'clearing the decks.'" In fine condition. Accompanied by the original White House transmittal envelope, addressed to Barrymore at the Hay-Adams House.Format: TLS