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July 1, 1949 General Henry Hutchings, Jr. 1509 Praetorian Huiluing Dallas, Texas My dear Henry: Receipt of your card anouncing your retirement and your engaging in the practice of consulting engineer served as a re- minder that I have been rather tardy in translating into action my month old intention to write and extend my best wishes for your future success. Frankly, I don' t know whether I an glad or sorry to hear of your retirement because I, at least ten yearsolder than you, realize very thoroughly how difficult it is at times to see old relationships and contacts severed. You, however, should be spared much of any such feeling. You had a career that has been a credit to the service to Mich you dedicated your efforts. You enjoyed and earned the confidence and respect of those whose lives have touched yours. Your retirement from the army does not entail either idleness or lack of capacity and from every standpoint, therefore, you merit the congratulations and success that now at- tend you, With personal regards to you and your permanent command- ing officer, Cordially yours, 11