Harriman, Tennessee,
						   July 13, 1920.

Mr. R. A. Atkinson,
221 N. Liberty St.,
Baltimore, Md.

My dear cousin Bob:- You cannot imagine my surprise when
the package of your "original" papers reached me last
Saturday afternoon.  I looked over them as soon as I could
get to it and have had a part of them copied, and am re-
turning herewith, the papers just as they were received.
Truly I do not know how to thank you for loaning me the
papers, and more especially the trust you put in me by send-
ing the originals.  They have been kept in a safe at night
and I have guarded them as carefully as it was possible.
Please look over them carefully and advise if they are just
as your sent them. I feel a responsibility in having papers
of this kind in my keeping, and want to know they reach you
just as you sent thenm out.

As stated in a former letter, I sent my sisters Lane C.D.
papers to Dr. Culver for his approval, but they have not
yet come back.  I am going to see what can be done about
the Trader notes on the wife of Richard Lane, and rest
assured any thing I am able to establish, will be passed on
to you and Cousin Lou.  Spring City is only 30 miles away
and I frequently drive there, so will go to see Mrs. Jenkins
about the Ester Bibber matter.  I also have this up with
another party, who may be able to prove some thing worth
while.

I an returning every thing you sent, and wish to say that
if any thing comes up that I need copies of the papers I
did not have copied (I do not think this situation will
arise) I will write you and either have you have copies
made for me, or send the papers to me again.

I feel under many obligations to you for the favors you
have shown me, and I hope in some way to repay you, at
least in part.

With every good wish for you and yours, I am,

Sincerely yours,
CKH/K


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