These sheets bear the autographs of the
President and the members of the Cabinet who accompanied him on
the trip. Let me take this opportunity of congratulating you most
heartily and sincerely upon the great success of the exercises
provided for and entertainment furnished us under your auspices
during our visit to Tuskegee. Every feature of the programme was
perfectly executed and was viewed or participated in with the
heartiest satisfaction by every visitor present. The unique
exhibition which you gave of your pupils engaged in their
industrial vocations was not only artistic but thoroughly
impressive. The tribute paid by the President and his Cabinet to
your work was none too high, and forms a most encouraging augury,
I think, for the future prosperity of your institution. I cannot
close without assuring you that the modesty shown by yourself in
the exercises was most favourably commented upon by all the
members of our party.
With best wishes for the continued advance of your most useful
and patriotic undertaking, kind personal regards, and the
compliments of the season, believe me, always,
Very sincerely yours,
John Addison Porter,
Secretary to the President.
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