Part 18 (1/2)
Of course, I have at once communicated your report in French to the Chambers of Commerce and I was pleased to place such a useful and well established doc.u.ment at their disposal.
I trust to hear from you soon, and with very kind regards.
I beg to remain, Cordially yours, MAURICE DAMOUR.
Depute de Lands.
Bordeaux the 29th November, 1916.
Dear Mr. Butler:--
I beg to tender you my very best thanks for the copy of your report on French Steel Industry in war time you so kindly sent me.
I learned a lot by reading it, and it is comforting to know that on the other side of the Atlantic, we have friends not sparing their time and their energy, for helping us through the tremendous struggle we are fighting.
Your flag is made of the same colors as our flag, both are the same symbol of human rights and Liberty.
Yours very truly, D. G. MESTREZAT.
Joseph G. Butler, Jr., Esq., Member of the American Commission to France, Youngstown, Ohio, U. S. A.
11 Ironmonger Lane London 31st January, 1917.
J. G. Butler, Jr., Esq., Youngstown, O.
My dear Mr. Butler:--
I have received your lines of the 29th ultimo, and your most charming verses which accompanied them; also your report on the French Steel Industry, which I read with very much interest.
The people on your side do things in a very thorough manner. For instance, I do not think that we have sent a deputation to consider the state of trade in France, but numerous committees, dealing with various important trades of the country, are conferring in regard to ”trade after the war conditions”--I hope with advantage.
I trust that out of all the trials of war time there will emerge a period when the angel of co-operation with healing in his wings will again have a chance of being heard.
My wife sends you her kindest regards, as I do also. I have most pleasant memories of my visits to the United States and of the hospitalities which you and your hospitable brethren invariably extended to me.
Believe me, Yours sincerely,
WM. R. PEAT.
Lyon, Nov. 23rd, 1916.
Ministere de la Guerre Inspections Generales 5e Arrondiss.e.m.e.nt Lyon
9, Rue President Carnot
My dear Sir:--