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1 letterhead Friday Very dear friend, Well, it seems to be settled to-day. I have been waiting, hoping till the last
minute that I might write you a letter of congratulations and rejoicing, but despite all your splendid work, they've decided
against you. This is a note of congratulations however, I know everyone feels that the work you have done has had a big moral
effect on the nation, even though this particular valley is lost to it. and I hope this realization is helping cheer you and
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