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[[preprinted]] J. E. WALKER, PRESIDENT A. M. WALKER, EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT HORACE L. CHANDLER, ASSISTANT CASHIER G. W. LEE, VICE PRESIDENT JESSE H. TURNER, CASHIER DIRECTORS J. H. CLAYBORN ROBERT DAVIDSON T. H. HAYES, JR. P. W. HILL T. R. M. HOWARD A. CHARLES HUNTER E. R. KIRK A. N. KITTRELLER G. W. STREET R. S. STREET JESSE H. TURNER TRI-STATE BANK OF MEMPHIS 386 BEALE AVENUE MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE DIRECTORS R. Q. VENSON A. M. WALKER J. E. WALKER ROBERT WRIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE M. W. BONNER T. C. D. HAYES MRS. ANITA V. WALTON [[/preprinted]] Dr. Fredrick Patterson, President Tuskgee Institute Tuskgee, Alabama Dear Dr. Patterson: We all regret that it was necessary for you to resign as President of this great institution; however, if it will preserve your health and keep you here with us for a long long time we all should be happy. Your connection with another great institution (Phelps Stohs) which will still give you a great opportunity to help the public. Sorry I could not be in Memphis when you were here. Best wishes Your friend, [[signature]] J. E. Walker [[signature]] J. E. Walker, President JEW:se