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[[preprinted]]The Reformed Church of the Thousand Islands Rev. Paul Malefyt, Pastor Alexandria Bay New York[[/preprinted]] August 18, 1924 Prize Contest Department W. Atlee Burpee & Co. Philadelphia, Penna. Gentlemen: My letter will be late in arriving. Having gotten the material ready for you, an[[strikethrough]]d[[/strikethrough]] operation interfered with my sending it in. Whether my letter will come into consideration for a prize or not, I do not know; but I felt that you should at least have my story. With cordial good wishes to you and the winners, I am, Very sincerely yours, [[signature]] Paul Malefyt. [[/signature]]