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[Letterhead logo]: Inner circle: [image:] Three pillars supporting an arch, underneath which stands a soldier with musket and bayonet. The text on the arch reads: CONSTITUTION, while the banners wrapped around the pillars read, left to right: WISDOM, JUSTICE, MODERATION. Outer circle: STATE OF GEORGIA 1776.

House of Representatives
Atlanta, Georgia

GEO. L. SMITH II
SPEAKER

332 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334

204 MITCHELL BUILDING
SWAINSBORO, GEORGIA 30401

October 7, 1968

Dear Julian:

I want to thank you for the support and confidence you have given me in the past. The many courtesies extended to me are greatly appreciated and it has been a pleasure working with you.

I will again be a candidate for Speaker of the House and will greatly appreciate your vote and support.

With kindest personal regards and best wishes, I am

Sincerely yours,
[signed] Geo.
Geo. L. Smith II

Honorable Julian Bond
Representative, District 136
162 Eurahlee Street, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314

[Bond's draft response]:

Thanks
You have my support