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[[preprinted]] STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA [[preprinted]] March Eleven 1953 Dr. F. D. Patterson President, Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee Institute, Alabama Dear Dr. Patterson: It is with regret that I receive the notice of your resignation as President of Tuskegee Institute, effective June 1, or as soon thereafter as you can arrange to leave. I am happy, however, that in your new capacity you will have so fine an opportunity to serve education in your State and country, and we in this Department shall look forward to seeing you back in Alabama from time to time. With every good wish for your future success and happiness, I am Sincerely yours, [[signature]] W. J. Terry[[signature]] W. J. Terry, State Superintendent of Education.