File:Maynelle Smith for Mrs. Robert Hamilton Smith UDC President General to S.G. Sollenberger Acting Supt. GNMP March 24, 1965 (ebfcc7ac-c0d7-4ec8-bbe0-043e60ff001c).jpg

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Mr. S.G. Sollenberger Acting Superintendent Gettysburg National Military Park Gettysburg Penna. Dear Mr. Sollenberger: At our recent meeting in Richmond, Judge Wm. M. Beard read a letter from Mr. Donald De Lue, the sculptor, in which he said it was very doubtful the bronze figure would be ready in time for the June 3rd dedication. Although he through there was still some hope, we agreed that in view of the element of doubt, we should postpone the date until possibly the last week in August. Will you please let me know if this time would be convenient with the Park officials. Just as soon as the bronze is back safely on our shores we can then set the date but the strike had delayed shipping and to be on the safe side, we all felt we should not set an exact date until we are sure of its return. We hope that many school children may include this in their vacation plans and this is why we are considering August rather than later. Very sincerely, Maynelle S. Smith Mrs. Robert H. Smith Chairman of Arrangements UDC

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