Feves
7 February 1949

Dear friends,

It is with great joy and, should we say with pride, that we learned that you had organized a radio broadcast in our honor. This affects us deeply and we thank you most sincerely.

We are pleased that our ambassador in Washington has sent a letter to you that you have been kind enough to read on the radio. Our gratitude is great to the governor of the State of Kansas and to the mayor of Morganville who were willing to speak to us of their affectionate feelings. A special thank you to all that which were the organizer of this event and all those who have collaborated.

The history of Morganville, so artistically represented, was very interesting. Now Morganville and Kansas is no longer an unknown country for us and we can imagine what your village is like in the middle of vast plains between the two Oceans. We have a fair impression of this beautiful community that you built, despite the diversities of races and backgrounds, thanks to your hard work, your love of music, and your church, a symbol of charity which unites God's children that is open to all.

You have done well to remind us that even if the war did not cause physical destruction in your town, some of your sons are not coming home. We will not forget and more than that, we will think of them in our prayers.

The reception of the broadcast was pretty good, but there are those who are jealous among the population of Feves. They are the ones who could not hear because their position is too low or because they could not find [the station]. And then there was fading, that rascal who comes to remove a sentence at the most interesting point. For example: "Captain Morgan who came from far away ...." From where? We could not understand. You can tell us in a future letter. But perhaps you have recorded this broadcast? If there was opportunity to have these records, it would be a great satisfaction for us to have, but on condition that this does not create too much of a burden on you and you have an opportunity.

We reiterate our sincere gratitude and send you our kindest regards.

For the committee.

H. T.
school teacher