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{ December 21, IQNZ *
__ General Fred N. Rankin
Office of the Surgeon General
Nar Department {_
· Washington, D.C.
§ ~ Dear Fred: _
i I I heard a rumor this noon at the University
Club that you had been promoted to General and on this
afternoon's mail a letter from Colonel Carter confirms »
I this fact. I am, therefore, taking this opportunity
i to congratulate both you and the Army. I am delighted.
, I am not sure, however, that I can be comyletely at
  ease in the presence of a General on my next trip to ‘
  Washington, but I will try. J _
i With kindest regards and best wishes for a
y nice holiday season, I am
Cordially yours,
BRK:op