Eleanor Roosevelt T.L.S. as First Lady on White House letterhead, 1p 8vo., Washington, May 4, 1936 to Edward Raddan of the Democratic National Committee. In part: ...Mrs. [Carrie Chapman] Catt had written me about certain complaints she has heard, This was my answer and here is her answer to me. Can you follow her suggestion? Carrie Chapman Catt 1859-1947 was one of America!s leading activists for women's suffrage. A great association.