Letters from Dean Acheson to Alice G. Brandeis

October, 1941

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[Assistant Secretary of State letterhead] My heart is too full to say more than that you and the Justice are never out of our thoughts. Alice and I are at your call at any moment. Of our love for you both you know.

Most Affectionately,
Dean
October 3, 1941

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Dear Mrs. Brandeis,

I am deeply touched and most grateful that you should have sent me the Justice's copy of Fowler. I shall treasure it always. Elizabeth's words and yours about what I said at the service have cheered me a great deal. I had had a deep feeling of the impossibility of saying what was in my heart. You and the Justice have become so deep a part of my life that words are quote inadequate.

I had hoped to come in this week for a late afternoon chat with you. But a Venezuelan mission just left today and a Canadian one arrives tomorrow. Perhaps you can give me a[sic] hour next week. Alice tells me that you are well which is good news--

The Justice's book is on my own special shelf.

With much love from us both.

Most affectionately,
Dean
Oct. 29, 1941.