COPY January 19, 1934 My dear Mother: We were very happy to get your letter of the 13th. I have been too busy since then to answer it. Republicans here are encouraged by the vote in Vermont, although I must confess that the returns from Franklin, Chlttenden and Rutland Counties indicete the necessary of some vigorous work there this year in my campeign. I have not definitely announced my candidacy, and will not do so until much later, so that what I write you about politics is strictly between us. I had really a very happy time with Chen and Ros while they were here, although we could not be together as much as we wished. I suppose that St. Albans, and especially the vicinity of your home, must have been like fairy land after that lovely fell of snow. Probably it shut you in pretty closely, though. Mrs. G. G. Austin, 91 South Main Street, St. Albans, Vermont. We are both well and send you our love. Affectionately,