Louis McHenry Howe (January 14, 1871 – April 18, 1936) was an American reporter for the New York Herald best known for acting as an early political advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

During the administration Howe's official title was Secretary to the President. After FDR's inauguration, Howe took up residence in the White House Lincoln Bedroom.
Howe described his role in the administration as the president's "no-man", checking Roosevelt's natural enthusiasm and preventing unsound proposals from reaching wider discussion.
He was also a strong supporter of the Civilian Conservation Corps, one of the many public works programs of Roosevelt's "New Deal".

It is believed that the Addressed, George Johnston was an important person in the history of Cass Lake Mn., it's politics and was of mixed blood genealogical importance to the area.

Dutchess County: No envelope found. Typed letter dated March 3, 1933; signed "Louis Mc H. Howe" in fine ink.

He is acknowledging Mr. Johnston's recent letter.

....He will keep in mind your suggestion as the Decocratic program of restoration gets under way..." (Believed to be part of Roosevelt's 'New Deal' which created such agencies as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC),
the Civil Works Administration (CWA), the Farm Security Administration (FSA), the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933 (NIRA).

Measuring approx. 10.5" x 7.25" size. Shows old fold lines, some soiling and a hard bump to upper right corners. Small closed tears at folds. This was poorly stored and found in an early estate purchase.

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