a Yovnnt THN HS torratarrntoredtacast f GNA TS TANTO ESAS ESAISA) PEEOESISSES ag oS see sea x SESESEIEC IE I Eee UU RURURIERIEE | SESaSe ' ee = erry ' GIGS 4 # MY DEAR FRIEND: I wish it were possible for me to tell you in person how deeply grateful I am for your thoughtful expression of good wishes on my 66th Birthday, November 28th, 1939. Thousands and thousands of greeting cards, tele- grams, letters, and other messages are piled high around me. It, therefore, is impossible to answer all of them separately, as much as I would like to do so. Will you please pardon this method of saying “thank you” and consider this brief note a sincere acknowledge- ment of the wonderful tribute that you have helped to make a reality. Cordially, hit