The letter is a response from Congressman Page Belcher to Mayor Herman J. Smith of Ponca City, Oklahoma, regarding support for an appropriation of money for airport construction and improvements. Congressman Belcher acknowledges receiving the mayor's telegram and informs him that the bill has passed the House and is now before the Senate Appropriations Committee for hearings. He apologizes for the delay in responding due to legislative matters and heavy correspondence, and offers his assistance in any other matter. The telegram from Mayor Smith urges Congressman Belcher to support a $100 million appropriation for matching funds for airport construction and improvements.