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Sam Smith goes the most in depth into his politics and ideas in this letter. It is because he is announcing he is running for Senator and hopes to appeal to people with his policies and ideas.

Sam writes to Pauline and talks about work life. He has dinner with Gov. Murphee and goes to a gathering at Gov. Conner's mansion.

Sam discusses a meeting about the Sales tax decision and states they will be making the final decision the next day.

Sam continues to update Pauline on work discussions and meetings. There are new policies being passed. He wants to work on W.P.A. connections and wants to model it after F.E.R.A.

Sam talks briefly about work news and other miscellaneous topics. He exposes the governor for making decisions selfishly.

Pauline catches the girls up on the goings on in the town. She also expresses her disapproval of the drunk behavior of Truman.

He is discussing work matters with this other person including discussion of F.E.R.A and the W.P.A.

Pauline updates Christine on things at church and back home in general. She tries to focus on the positive of the W.P.A.

Sam puts in a good word for Mrs. Ottis HIll cook. He also discusses supporting/not supporting him and other people running for office. He briefly discusses wanting to stay connected to the bands of the F.E.R.A.

Pauline updates Christine on the town and her life. She tells about the new stuff the TVA is doing.