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fee P.R.V. March 30, 1949 4750 My dear President Seruggs: Mr. Ross handed me your letter of the twenty fifth. I appreciated very much the invitation to appear as commencement speaker on June sixth, and I wish I could accept. However, it won't be possible for me to accept invitations around that date. I have had to turn down several, much to my regret. The affairs of the Congress at that time will be at a very crucial stage and it undoubtedly will be necessary for me to be in Washington. I know you will have a successful commencement and I wish for you and the University all the success in the world. Sincerely yours, HARRY S. TRUMAN President Sherman D. Scruggs Lincoln University # Jefferson City, Missouri PP730