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New Orleans Aug 20. '56.

My dear Elliott

I have been sick &
have been to the sea-side for a
few days. On my return I found
your welcome letter of the 2nd.

When making that tender
of a plan of union & cooperation
contained in my printed letter
I did not forget your experience in
the matter of school enterprises &
was prepared to have you remind
me of the adage of "the burnt
child" & felt I must accept it as
a plea in abatement of any
special enthusiasm on your part
at the outset. It was not only a
sore, but a sound & wholesome
piece of instruction that of yours,
& one upon which I felt we
might count as an availability
in the present matter. We did
not fail, my dear brother,
to suffer with you, while you were