July 19, 1966 Mr. Wm. J. Grede P. 0. B. 443 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dear Mr. Grede: Many thanks for your kind invitation to join the planned 1976 Committee. I feel highly honored by the fact that you as well as Messrs. Welch and John Brown think that I could still render some services as a mem- ber of such an illustrious body. I regret very much that my age forces me to abandon some previously inaugurated projects and prevents me from taking over any new responsibilities. But, al- though not a member of your Committee, I will always try to support the great cause for which you and all our friends are fighting. Please appreciate my reasons and excuse my refusal. Yours very sincerely,