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Two prominent lawyers wrote : 



"I am heartily in sympathy with this movement, as I can see where great 

 good will result to the country by concerted action taken by the Association 

 to check the destruction of so much forest by forest fires in this State. 



(Signed) George H. Smathers." 



"This is one of the most vital mat'ters which affect the interest of our peo- 

 ple. It was only a few nights ago that I saw the forest fires in the moun- 

 tains near here, which was a very sickening sight. 



"While I can not be personally present with you, you have my sympathy 

 and influence, whatever it may be, and will try and meet with you on some 

 future occasion. (Signed) A. M. Frye." 



The Vice-President of the Southern Power Company wrote: 



"I regret very much that I will not be able to attend the Forestry Associa- 

 tion meeting at Raleigh on Wednesday, the 22d, as I have to be in New York 

 at that time. I wish, however, every success to the organization, and I am 

 glad to note that the people in this section here are taking a great deal more 

 interest in this matter. (Signed) W. S. Lee." 



And one of the State's foremost educators wrote : 



"I appreciate your appointment of me as a delegate. I had hoped that my 

 engagements would allow me to attend, but I find to my regret that it will be 

 impossible. 



"With all good wishes for the success of your important work, 



(Signed) Wm. Louis Poteat, 



''President Wake Forest College." 



