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[[preprinted]] [[image - state seal of Alabama]] HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA ETOWAH COUNTY George C. Hawkins 1019 Walnut St. GADSDEN, ALABAMA [[/preprinted] March 13,1953 Honorable F.D. Patterson President, Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, Alabama Dear Dr. Patterson: I wish to congratulate you upon your appointment as Educational Director of the Phelps-Stokes Fund and to wish you the greatest success in carrying on this very important work. You have made an outstanding record as President of Tuskegee and have rendered a great service to the State of Alabama for which you are to be congratulated. With very best wishes for your continued success, I am Sincerely yours, [[signature]] George C. Hawkins GCH: 1