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June 4,1974

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Dr. W. M. McKeeman, Chairman
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Information Sciences
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University of California
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Santa Cruz, Calif  95060
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Dear Bill:
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Yours sincerely,
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John R. Allen
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Research Associate
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Computer Science Dept
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Artificial Intelligence Labs
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N.B. Notice that we have a new phone number.
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