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Eleanor Roosevelt to John F. KennedyMrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt January 20, 1959 Dear Senator Kennedy: In reply to your letter of the 10th, my informants were just casual people in casual conversation. It would be impossible to get their names because for the most part I don't even know them. Maybe, like in the case of my family, you suffer from the mere fact that many people know your father and also know that there is money in your family. We have always found somewhat similar things occur, and except for a few names I could not name the people in the case of my family. I am quite willing to state what you decide but it does not seem to me as strong as your categorical denial. I have never said that my opposition to you was based on these rumors or that I believed them, but I could not deny what I knew nothing about. From now on I will say, when asked, that I have your assurance that the rumors are not true. If you want another column, I will write it - just tell me. Very sincerely yours, Eleanor Roosevelt Back to Eleanor Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy Teaching Eleanor Roosevelt > Documents |