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August 22, 1936
Mr. J. R. Cates
Claim Adjuster
Sparta, N.C.
Dear Mr. Cates:
I appreciate very much your action in sending me the snapshots taken of our party and of the work on the blue Ridges Parkway. These prints are very good and with your permission, I will keep them all.
With best wishes for you in the difficult task you are performing, I am
Sincerely yours,
Capus M. Waynick, Chairman.
CMW: FCP