{OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

CANADA}

Personal

Ottawa,

October 11, 1946

My dear Bezeau:

Let me thank you most warmly for the carton of russet pears which were received at Laurier House in perfect condition a day or two ago. How very kind you are to remind me in this manner from year to year of your interest in horticulture and of your neverfailing friendship.

The pears are indeed delicious, and you know, I think, how much I appreciate all that your gift expresses in other ways.

I have read your letter with real interest and carefully noted its representations. I agree with you that Canadian conditions in industry are a reflection of world conditions. These are indeed difficult times for the world, but not so terrible as the years of war themselves. The horizon, I think, will brighten.

(verso)

I hope Mrs. Bezeau and the members of your family keep well. Please allow this letter to bring to you all my kindest of remembrances.

[handwritten] Yours very sinecerly, [end handwritten]

[signed] W.L.Mackenzie King

C. Mortimer Bezeau, Esq.,

12 Ellen Street East,

Kitchener, Ontario.