United States Senate
WASHINGTON, D. C.
July 9, 1940
Dear Mother:
I missed writing my letter yesterday.
There is great pressure in the direction of
National Defense and the political campaign.
The Senate did not get to a vote on the
Stimson and Knox nominations yesterday, and
may not do so today. Much time was wasted in
irrelevant speech-making.
The Military Affairs Committee is working on
the selective service bill, and I fear its
studies will extend beyond the Democratic Con¬
vention, and perhaps not be concluded until
August.
The Willkie-McNary meeting last night was at-
tended by about 300 Congressmen and Senators
who were enthusiastic, and who will probably
make a vigorous campaign. The prospects seem
good.
Your devoted son,
Warren
Mrs. C.G.Austin,
St. Albans,
Vermont.

 Best love