Fleming, John J., New York, New York, to Edward N(ash) Hurley, Washington D(istrict of) C(olumbia), 1919/0419

Fleming invites Hurley to accept an honorary membership in the National Advisory Council of the American Junior Naval and Marine Scout. The purpose of the organization is to prepare boys to enter the Navy, Marine Corps and merchant ships. The present enrollment of boys is 60,000. Admiral (William Shepherd) Benson and Major General (George) Barnett authorize that their men and officers organize, instruct and drill the boys. It is a very patriotic organization. Enthusiasm, that will result in the young men of the country offering their services to the Navy and Merchant Marine, can be instilled in their minds only by proper educational methods, in conjuction with boys' activities. Hurley's name on the roll of the Council will help make the organization permanent. (Enclosed is a leaflet entitled: "Objects and Purposes of the American Junior Naval and Marine Scout, Inc." It also contains extracts from letters of endorsements) Ty. L.S. and Leaflet : 8pp(total) : 4to 3