(handwritten) Bicent (end handwritten)

November 19, 1974

American Revolution Bicentennial Administration
736 Jackson Place N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20276

Dear Sirs:
It has come to my attention that the Shawnee, Kansas American Revolution Bicentennial Committee has formally filed an application to be recognized as an official bicentennial Committee.
I know that this Committee has broad community support for its plans, and I would like to add my own personal hope that the Committee's application will receive your favorable and prompt consideration.
Thank you so much for your consideration of the Shawnee, Kansas application.

Sincerely yours,
BOB DOLE
United States Senate

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CITY of SHAWNEE
[image: logo with a covered wagon pulled by a team of oxen]
KANSAS 1856

CITY OF SHAWNEE
11110 JOHNSON DRIVE
SHAWNEE, KANSAS 66203

November 4, 1974

Senator Robert Dole
2327 New Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 25010

Dear Senator Dole:
The Shawnee American Revolution Bicentennial Committee has filed application to be an official bicentennial committee. This committee has broad community support as you may note from my letter to you earlier this month.
We will appreciate your support to our efforts.

Sincerely,
(signature)
Deanna J. Gastl
SARBC Chairman

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