Box 16, Folder 3, Document 62

Box 16, Folder 3, Document 62

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SUITE 306, CARNEGIE BUILDING 133 CARNEGIE WAY, N.W.
TELEPHONE 525-4621 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303



September 16, 1966

Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor, City of Atlanta
City Hall

Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Ivan:
I am very, very proud of you.
My delay in writing this is because I had hoped to say it
in person. But a heavy schedule at the office and heavy responsi-

bilities at home keep me tied up.

We are all so proud of your personal courage, your magnificent
leadership and your unbelievable patience,

I have always believed that when England was at its greatest,
it was due largely to the fact that the privileged class believed
in and practiced the spirit of "Noblesse Oblige". When you and
Louise paid the condolence call on the negro mother, it occured
to me that your example and this same spirit will lead Atlanta to
greatness too.

Leonard joins me in admiration and warm regards to both of you.
Please take care of yourself and call on me whenever I can help.

Sincerely,

Poe

Mrs, Leonard Haas

P.S. Please tell George that we admired his courage too,