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February 13, 1970

Dear Mr. Townes:

Thank you for your letter of February 3, and for accepting
the invitation to become a board member.

I am glad you have accepted and I will be looking forward
to working with you.

Sincerely,

Julian Bond

Mr. Clarence L. Townes, Jr.
Assistant to the Chairman
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
1625 Eye Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.