July 3, 1958

Dear Henry:

As Mr. Patrick Campbell once put it (only she was referring to another marriage), being back in Washington after living in New York is like the deep, deep peace of the double bed after the hurly-burly of the chaise longue.

Your note of June 14 was most appreciated. I circulated it to everyone on the staff and they were very pleased and touched. As you put it, they were a "remarkable group." I doubt if we can ever get one like it assembled again, which is a saddening thought. Comforting, too.

My best, as always, to you and Ann,

July 14, 1958

Dear Henry:

I hope the New York Times has learned a lesson - burying
you on page two this morning, when by noon your statement re Iraq
was the hottest thing in Washington!

I called Arthur Jones. On his advice, and that of the
doctor, I am to wait until they ask me to come and see Robbie. She
had a complete physical on Saturday, and other examinations won't
be complete until sometime this week. Meanwhile - no visits, not
even her sister. Dana will follow the case in the absence of Arthur.
I passed the word along about Mrs. Sherman, for which they were grateful;
also about Robbie's interest in religion in informal conversations following
one of our meetings. The doctor said that this thing was a long time
in coming--it wasn't sudden.

Until I have other news.