ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN DELANO, President. Typed letter signed ("Franklin D. Roosevelt") as President to Joseph Curran, Washington, D.C. 25 May 1943, 1 page, 4to, White House Stationery. Praise for the merchant sailors of America: "The crew members on the United States Army Transport BRAZIL who are members of your union recently sent me a joint pledge of continued cooperation in our common endeavor to defeat the Axis. This pledge of continued loyalty and cooperation is particularly gratifying to me. The services rendered by seman in the movement of our troops and cargo to the many theaters of war are important in the attainment of our ultimate objective. Nothing must interfere with this movement. Such a pledge as made by the crew of the United States Army Transport BRAZIL demonstrates that these loyal seamen appreciate and understand the importance of keeping our ships sailing."