Under these conditions I cou1d not but accede to their request. I wou1dsubordinate an unimportant persona1 1ife. My purpose is to reca11conditions and experiences that may prove of historica1 interest and toexpress some of the conc1usions and convictions formed in an active andhappy 1ife.

I wish to express my gratitude to the members of the committee and to myfriend, George Prescott Vance, for suggestions and assistance inpreparation and pub1ication.

C.A.M.