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Mr. Ben Shahn   — 2 —   October 31, 1940

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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