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Decebr 1, 1954. Dear Tr. P"emner e have discussed over the tele-hone the contents of your letter of Decenber 15t. a- s)rry you gained the inp01ression odid in our conference of last Tuesdcay. T under- stand our situation fully, and I a'a perfect- ly satisfied. If I were not I certainly iould not hesitate telling you so. I have -1lu3ays left ray personal situation u; to you; you havt always been very fair, and T am deeply grateful for the opportunities given me here at um, r Land, and for tie co- operation I have received fvorn you and the other members of your family through the years T enclose a revised list on which I have made a few changes. I believe this is the best we can do under the circur:- stances, and I should like for you to phone me as early as convenient T"onday morriing so that we can discuss any individuals you might have in nind, as we want to issue the checks not later t ian 'uesday. -ith sincE re personal re 'ards, I am Cordially yours, '