JEAN-PIERRE HAMILIUS JR. Differdange, February lo, 1953. 23, RUE DU STADE DIFFERDANGE-NIEDERCORN GRAND-DUCHÉ DE LUXEMBOURG Professor Ludwig von Mises New York, N. Y. Dear Professor von Mises: Yesterday I had your " Planning for Freedom ". y heartiest thanks. I started reading with the last part ( XII - The Political Chances of Genuine Liberalism ); it gave me some precious ideas for the pamph- lets I intend to write in 1954 - year of parliamentary elec- tions - for the liberal-conservative party of Luxembourg, especially the idea: influence housewifes. I am in so great a hurry: this morning I received the Foundation for Economic Education's paper on Fellowships in Business 1953. I should like to be admitted: 1/ the main reason: to meet you 2/ to know more abouth the American way of life, etc there is nothing like practical experience at the spot. As I would be able to make my living, the opportunity is worth having. I have written to FEE, as their last date is the 15th of February; please find hereby copy of the said letter. I apply to you too, as my " protec- tor ", Mrs. Rose Wilder Lane is on a trip to the south, for three months. I have not given your name as a reference, as I wanted to ask you first. I shall write to the Volker Fund too, perhaps they can be helpful to me. I should like a fellowship in Finance; I had already a practical experience 6 weeks ) with the greatest bank of Belgium ( Banque de la Société Générale de Belgique, Head-Office, Brussels ). Thanking you for all you can do to help me in this matter, I remain, Sincerely yours, Mankling P. S. I was glad there was a photo of yours on the book. So I know you a little better. Please find hereby a photo of mine you may even-