SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
WASHINGTON 
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I. 1916 
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1622 Massachusetts Avenue, 
December 9, 1916. 
Dear Mr. Hodge: 
AS you undoubtedly know, I have been practically 
confined to my house for several weeks, and, although 
signing papers sent to me from the office, all other 
things have head to go. 
I am trying today to go through my pra ane mail, 
and find the invitation to the dinner to our venerable 
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colleague, which I had intended acknawledging To YOU dere au 
over the phone when it arrived. But, then, nothing 
has turned out as I planned. | 
| It was a great disappointment to me not being 
able to be present on such @ notable occasion, for Mr. 
Holmes: has thoroughly e8 rned any and all honors that. 
could be extended to him, and I have always been one 
of ate hous hearty admirers. We might try it egain 
when he comes 75. 
You will understand, I am sure, why you did not 
hear from me in due time, and believe me , 
Since Py 3 
P.S. I hope to be down to the office sometime 
next week. 
J 
IS" E931 
