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 and for a time declined to allow us to use them. It is by reason of the relaxation of the rigor of his restriction that I am permitted to ask your acceptance of the enclosed suggestion of the strenuous life in “Roosevelt as a Wood Chopper,” which I send with best wishes for the new year, and for all your years. I am sorry that you are soon to remove from among us, for I feel that you have introduced a new note of sturdy interest and honesty, combined with great ability, into Pennsylvania's gubernatorial succession.

. To Gov. Samuel W. Pennypacker,
 * Harrisburg, Pa.

January 15th, 1907. Hon. Samuel W. Pennypacker.


 * In closing my official work I take my pen for the last time to express my appreciation deeper than words can express, of your kind note.

To have served under you, to have been chosen by you, and to have maintained to the end the position with which you honored me are distinctions which I and my children will cherish above all other considerations of pride.

God bless you, my dear Governor. I shall never know one like you.
 * Ever affectionately yours,

January 17th, 1907. Hon. Samuel W. Pennypacker,
 * Schwenksville, Pa.



Judge Staake has just handed me a letter from you under date of January 7th, 1907, in which you give me credit for the inception of the idea of the congress for bringing about uniformity in the divorce laws of the country. I am glad to have the letter, and will treasure it.

In this connection I will take the opportunity to send to you my most cordial greetings and congratulations upon the successful close of what must be regarded as one of the greatest administrations of the great office of Governor of Pennsylvania that we have ever had. While you have been criticised for originating new ideas, as everyone must be who deviates from the beaten path 460