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The Washington post 1150 15TH STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20071 (202) 223-6000 BENJAMIN C. BRADLEE EXECUTIVE EDITOR (202) 223-7510 and January 10, 1976 Dear Mr. President: That was such a classy thing to do -- to sign that fantasy picture for me and my colleagues. I want you to know how much all of us appreciated it. It served to remind your many friends at The Post emphatically that when you leave town, Washington will be minus one classy man. With great warmth and respect, Beu Bradles Ratha The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D. C. C. F

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