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OFFICE OF THE POSTMASTER NEW YORK, N.Y. 10001 June 25, 1865 Mr. Robert D. Reid 112 West 45 Street New York, New York 10036 Dear Mr. Reid: Please accept my heartiest congratulations upon the selection of your entry in the Ninth Annual Employees' Art Exhibit for the award of First Prize for water colors. Your winning contribution is most praiseworthy in the light of this contest's keen competition, as expressed by the judges. Enclosed are your award certificate and a $100.00 United States Savings Bond, and memento photographs of the occasion. Many thanks to you for helping make the 1965 Art Contest a successful one, and my very best wishes for your continued success in this artistic endeavor. Sincerely, Robert K. Christenberry Robert K. Christenberry Postmaster Encs.