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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Kampelman
Washington, D. C. 20037

February 19, 1980

Gordon H. Smith, Esquire
Gardner, Carton & Douglas
One First National Plaza
Chicago, Illinois 60603

Dear Gordon:

This is in response to your letter of last week, thanking me for my attendance at Ray's funeral service.

As you know, I was very close to Ray when he worked at the Commission, and I share with all of you a deep sense of personal loss. I would not have missed his funeral under any circumstances. I particularly want to thank you and the members of your firm, for extending so many courtesies to me, making the day a little more pleasant than it would have been under normal circumstances, and for making my attendance at Ray's funeral so convenient.

The S. E. C. had asked that I write a small remembrance for Ray, reflecting his days at the Commission, and I have done so. I thought that you might want to see a copy of what I sent to the Commission.

It was good to see you, and I hope that our paths will cross often, but under far more favorable circumstances.

Warm personal regards,

Sincerely
Harvey L. Pitt

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