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 personally acquainted, and have asked him to see you. Senator Foster has promised all his assistance.

Yours very respectfully, President.

May 16, 1908.

New Orleans. La.:

My Dear Mrs. Behan,—I have been sick nearly the whole time since my return, and when I went to the House of Representatives Mr. Carlin would be away. I found him on Saturday and had quite a talk with him relative to "Cabin John Bridge." He stated to me that his father was interested in the matter before his death; however, he does not intend to press it this session, but will endeavor to have it considered next session.

With very kind regards, I am, Yours truly,

IN MEMORIAM.

On May 28, 1908, death claimed another member of the "Cabin John Bridge" Committee, in the passing of

Commander-in-Chief, United Confederate Veterans.

May 25, 1908. 1207 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, La.: Dear Madam,—I have not written before in regard to the matter of restoring the name of President Davis to the "Cabin John Bridge," because I have been awaiting an opportunity of taking the matter up with Secretary Taft.