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COMMENT AND REVIEW


Greensburg, Pa.,
February 22d, 1907.

Hon. Samuel W. Pennypacker,

Schwenksville, Pa.

My dear Governor:

I have read with very great interest indeed your very able paper in Sunday's Ledger, reviewing the work of your administration.

I am satisfied that your conduct of public affairs during the past four years will become historic for your accomplishment in constructive legislation, and that the people of the country will point to it with very great pride.

Yours very truly,
Cyrus E. Woods.

February 27, 1907.

My dear Governor Pennypacker:

I am in receipt of the Ledger containing your recent article and I most heartily thank you for it. You have made a great record in a great office and I congratulate you upon it. I wish that all good may follow you.

Charles W. Fairbanks.

Hon. Samuel W. Pennypacker,

Harrisburg, Pa.

March 5, 1907.

My dear Sir:

I think I can honestly say that not a day goes around that I do not miss you as governor of this state. Your ears must often burn, as your admirers so frequently inform me that you are going down in history as one of the greatest governors of Pennsylvania.

The present governor has taken me into his confidence and is determined upon learning the truth and doing all in his power to formulate a good administration for the people. It is, however, unfortunate, as you have already said, that the governor of this commonwealth should have all his duties thrown upon him at the time the legislature meets.

With all I have upon me just now in fighting the anti-vaccinationists, in trying to impress those in power with the
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