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RUNNER L.Gem. 601 Trinity-Washington Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334 March 9, 1973 Mrs. Bess W. Truman 219 North Delaware Independence, Missouri 64050 Dear Cousin Bess: Your nice note arrived today and it was fine to hear from you. Margo and I hope that you are enjoying good health. I have been intending to write to you before, however, I have been out of the office almost continuously in the past weeks and my correspondence has suffered accordingly. Although under very trying circumstances, it was good to be able to see and talk to you and Margaret following the funeral services. I was quite concerned about you knowing of all you had gone through. Again, I want to say how wonderfully the service was conducted in its most dignified manner -- the best that has ever been performed. On February 16th, I was asked to accept a Certificate of Appreciation, on your behalf concerning a live oak tree that was planted that day at the Georgia Welcome Center, which is located on U. S. Highway I-20 on the outskirts of Augusta, Georgia.