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Heartfelt Pleas and Generosity: Letters to Prime Minister R.B. Bennett (1933-1935)

This collection of letters from various individuals to Prime Minister R.B. Bennett during the early 1930s reveals the struggles faced by ordinary Canadians during the Great Depression. A wife writes for underwear for her husband suffering from arthritis, while a young boy, Maurice, requests money for a wagon. The heartfelt requests highlight the challenges of impoverished families. Bennett responds with kindness, providing assistance and showing compassion towards those in need. This correspondence reflects the spirit of community and support during difficult times.

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Heartfelt Pleas and Generosity: Letters to Prime Minister R.B. Bennett (1933-1935)

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  1. Dear Mr. Prime Minister...

  2. Dear Prime Minister RB Bennett,It is with a very humble heart that I take the opportunity of writing this letter to ask you if you will please send for this underware for my husband from the Eaton catalog. I can manage but my husband has arthritis very bad at times in his arms and shoulders. I have patched and darned his old underwear for the last two years, but they are completely done now. If you cant do this I really dont know what to do.Mrs. Thomas PerkinsKingdom SaskatchewanSept 28, 1933

  3. Prime Minister RB Bennettdear Sir received your kind favour of underware for my husband. We wish to thank you very much for it. We sure are thankful for your kindnessMr and Mrs. Thomas PerkinsKingdom, SaskachewanNov 15 1933

  4. Dear Mr. Bennett,I am a litte boy eight years old and Im in Grade III at school. Ive wanted a littel red wagon to hich my dog to for so many year, but daddy has no money. Please, Mr. Bennett would you send me enuff money to buy my wagon. Thank you so much.Your very good friend,Maurice Stanley

  5. Dear Mr. Bennett,Thank very much for the money. Im going to get the wagon. Mamma said I could.Aug 31, 1935

  6. Dear Sir,Three little baby boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuels in our vicinity.Like many others they have had some very bad luck. The parents are a very fine type, not the kind with the hand out for help.We hope you will feel toward these unfortunate people the way we do.Yours truly,Elizabeth RatrayWelsleyOnt,Sept. 27,1933

  7. Dear Mr. and Mrs Samuels,I am enclosing herewith a 20 dollar bill, which I trust may be of some little service to you during the Christmas season.I learned the other day that one of the triplet boys had passed away and I extend to you my sincerest sympathy,With best wishes, believe me I amyours faithfully RB Bennett OttawaOct 13, 1933

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