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[[preprinted]] LAW OFFICES HUGH N. CLAYTON HENDERSON BUILDING POST OFFICE BOX 157 NEW ALBANY, MISSISSIPPI TELEPHONE 4101 BRANCH OFFICE POST OFFICE BOX 38 RIPLEY, MISSISSIPPI TELEPHONE 7131 [[/preprinted]] March 13, 1953 Dr. F. D. Patterson, President Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, Alabama Dear Dr. Patterson: I see in the press that you are resigning as President of Tuskegee and will soon serve as Educational Director of the Phelp-Stokes Fund with offices in New York. I am sure that this new position will provide you with a greater field of service. However, from a selfish standpoint, I hate to see you leave the south. Your work in the improvement of race relations I feel is outstanding. I have missed seeing you very much this last year on the Red Cross Board of Governors. With all good wishes for success and the kindest regards, I am Sincerely yours, [[signature]] Hugh N Clayton [[signature]] HNC:os