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[[preprinted]]
[[image]] great seal of Alabama [[/image]]

STATE OF ALABAMA
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
MONTGONERY

GORDON PERSONS
GOVERNOR
[[/preprinted]]

March 18, 1953

Dear Doctor Patterson:

I have noticed in the Press that you have resigned as President of Tuskegee, and I just want to express my regrets.

You have done a wonderful job at Tuskegee, but I know you will do equally as good a job with the Phelps-Stokes Fund. I can say this - hey are certainly getting a fine person to be in charge, and I wish for you and yours much happiness and every success in your new work.

My kindest regards. 

Sincerely
[[signature]]
Kate Simmons
[[/signature]]

Dr. F. D. Patterson
Tuskegee, Ala.