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[[stamp]] Received Mar 12 1942 President's Office [[/stamp]]

405 E. 54 - N.Y.
March 10 - 42

My dear Mr. Dykstra:

This afternoon the postman handed me your letter. It had been sent to two other addresses and opened before it arrived. Who ever opened it must have thought it important and sent it on to me.

I like very much being honored by my native state and will be with you to receive the degree on June first.

I feel it a distinct privilege to be honored this year when the world is so full of destruction.  It makes me feel very humble within myself and very