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personally acquainted, and have asked him to see you. Senator Foster has promised all his assistance.

Yours very respectfully,

Mrs. Wm. J. Behan,
President.

Washington, D. C., May 16, 1908.

Mrs. W. J. Behan, New Orleans. La.:

My Dear Mrs. Behan,—I have been sick nearly the whole time since my return, and when I went to the House of Representatives Mr. Carlin would be away. I found him on Saturday and had quite a talk with him relative to "Cabin John Bridge." He stated to me that his father was interested in the matter before his death; however, he does not intend to press it this session, but will endeavor to have it considered next session.

With very kind regards, I am,

Yours truly,

R. C. Davey.

IN MEMORIAM.

On May 28, 1908, death claimed another member of the "Cabin John Bridge" Committee, in the passing of

General Stephen D. Lee,

Commander-in-Chief, United Confederate Veterans.


UNITED STATES SENATE.

Washington, D. C., May 25, 1908.

Mrs. W. J. Behan,

1207 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, La.:

Dear Madam,—I have not written before in regard to the matter of restoring the name of President Davis to the "Cabin John Bridge," because I have been awaiting an opportunity of taking the matter up with Secretary Taft.