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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

September 25, 1940

My dear Mr. Carlen:

Mrs. Roosevelt is very sorry that she will be unable to visit the exhibition of Horace Pippin's work, She appreciates your invitation, but she already has so many engagements for October that it is impossible for her to plan any more. 

Assuring you of Mrs. Roosevelt's regret, I am

Very sincerely yours,

Malvina C. Thompson
Secretary to
Mrs. Roosevelt

Mr. Robert Carlen
323 S. 16th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania