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Mr. Ben Shahn — 2 — October 31, 1940 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Just as soon as a report has been received in this office from the Commission of Fine Arts it will be possible to authorize you to proceed with the full size cartoons. I know how happy this award makes you and your family and I want to tell you that the members of the Section are equally pleased and offer our sincerest congratulations on your handsome achievement. I am enclosing a press release for your further information. Very cordially yours, [[signature]] Ed Rowan Edward B. Rowan Assistant Chief Section of Fine Arts