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HANCOCK COUNTY HISTORICL SOCIETY
Post Office Box 312 - 108 Cue Street - www.gulfcoastplus.com Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi 39520
1996
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Charles II. Gray, President
Edith Back
Breton Bell
Carroll Gordon
Evie Gordon
Cathy Benvenutti
Meg Hilliker
Marlene Johnson
JoAnne Mumme
Jean Reeves
Maealys Swartzendmber Ruth Thompson
August 14, 1996
Mr. Ray L. Bellandc Post Office Box 617 Occan Springs, Mississippi 39566-0617
Dear Ray,
Thank you for the marvelous history of the Boardman-Russ House in Pearlington and especially for the documentation of the work. It is one thing for us to make an assertion but to be able to back it up with sources is very satisfying.
Now that we have a five day schedule, stop by when you are over. Thank you again for this document and all the others you have given us.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gray