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May 11, 1926 PERSONAL. Miss Dorothy Ledyard, Assistant National Director lursing Service, Anerican Red Cross Civic Auditorium Larkin & Grove Sts. San Francisco, California My dear Mise Ledyards Your letter of May 3rd has just been received. I am, indeed, distressed to learn that you are resigning your position with the American Red Crose on January first. le your decision final in this respect? Unfortunatel you have no under- etudy in line to succeed you. While it sould be very difficult to replace you under any circumstancee it would be more difficult because of the existing situation in the Branch Office. Have you anyone in mind who knowe your territory and who is familiar with the office routine, and who has B good background of experience, whom you feel night qualify for the work? I em also dieappointed to hear that you will not be present at the Biennial Convention. I can well understand, however, your reasens for not attending. Never- theless, I am disappointed, bui moreso however to learn of your inténtions to leave us. In the meantime, believe me as Very sincerely yours National Director, Nursing Service. n.k 5

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