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Honorable J, P. Compretta
110 Seianna Lane
Bay St, Louis, MS 39520
Dear Mrt Coapretta:
Our society nembers thank you for your participation in the recent dedication of the Old Shieldsboro State of Mississippi historical narker dedication on October 21st at City Hall grounds*
It was a most informative historical background you presented in your speeeh and several persons have commented to me how mueh they learned from it andaenjoyed it so much, I knew your time is at a premium and on a short notice you certainly did some in depth research. Our county, the one which you represent, Is in ay opionion
the most interesting and mosthhistorical, or parallels the history t
of Natche* and Jackson*
Our society has a historical library, if in the future you would need a historical area researched we would be glad to be of service to you. Again we thank you , it was an honor t.o have such a interosted person as yourself contribute to future historical records of flodays events.
Sincerely,
Margaret M, (Peggy) 3ibbens President
23rd October 1981