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May 18, [1957?]

Dear Dr. Van Waters

Please except this note as an
apology, a deep apology.

I feel I failed you, miserably
to say I am sorry from the depth
of my heart, is to put it mild.

I am sorry I did not speak
loudly enough. I do know how
it must have been, as I am
deaf in my left ear.

Perhaps that is one of the

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reasons I did not speak
loud. I also thought the
"mike" was on. I did not
want to shout.

Need I say again I am
very sorry.

Now may I say to you how
very wonderful of you to include
me at your lovely dinner
with your most honored guest.

Dr. Van Waters you're proved
beyond a shadow of a doubt