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Dr. G. WARREN HOOPER
(SURGEON CHIROPODIST)
REGISTERED IN STATE OF NEW JERSEY
[[strikethrough]] 778 OCEAN AVENUE [[strikethrough]]
JERSEY CITY, N.J.
389 Forrest St. Dec. 9, 1926

My dear Mr. Palmer:
Although I have not had the opportunity of making your acquaintance, the publicity given your achievements in the Arts, impels me from a racial standpoint to overstep formalities and extent you my heartiest congratulations. 
The Award of first prize for your paintings, coupled with your great sacrifice and handicaps to succeed, is an inspiration to every Negro in the race to do his utmost at whatever avocation he or she may chose. 
You have added another lusterous star to the Sons of Ham -and I again congratulate you and trust that I shall have the pleasure of meeting you personally. 

With very best personal regards, I beg to remain, 
Yours very sincerely, 
G.W. Hooper

Mr. Palmer C. Hayden, 
29 Greenwich Avenue, 
New York City.