United States Senate
Washington, D.C.
April 16, 1940.
My Dear Mother:
It is warmer this morning.
Perhaps Spring is just around
the corner-
Today the Senate will
finish the pending business
about two o'clock and
go to the opening ball game
of the season.  I shall take
advantage of the time to
try to catch up with my
mail.


I sent Chan some papers
this morning which
interested him.
Much interest is
being expressed to me
by mail and personal
interviews to have me go to
the National Rep. Convention
Many want to make me
chairman. I am willing
to serve in the most useful
way I can, but I do not
seek position or personal


aggrandisement [aggrandizement] of any kind.  So
there will be no contest between
Gov. Aiken and me about this
matter- This is for your
special information.  I have
made no public statement
about it.
Best love,
Warren