United States Senate
Washington, D.C.
March 30, 1932.
My Dear Mother
I have take the baptism of an
infant senator and I feel groggy
today.  You will see my debate of
the pending democratic tariff measure
in the Record of this day.
The atmosphere of the Senate
differs from that of the Court Room
in the certainty the speaker has
that he is [ ] a partial 
and extremely hostile group on one
side of the aisle, tho' he may be
supported by the group on the other
side.  Whereas the court room is
usually ruled by a spirit of
impartiality and openmindedness.
Frequent interruption and unexpected
questions excite a serious resistance
beyond my tamer experience.  The
result today is depression physically
tho' I am [ ]
and encouraged by the approbation


United States Senate
Washington, D.C.
of my [ ] on both sides of
the aisle and spectators.  They
say that the address established
my position here upon a firm
foundation.
Edward has decided to return
to V.T. tonight. A letter from Ruth
did the business.
Hope you are well and happy
Love
Warren