October 18th,1919

Hon.Frank G. Howland Barre Vermont

My dear Mr. Howland:

Senator Stuart has written me that he expects to be out of the state after November 9th, and will return for two weeks in January. I give you this information in case you wish to call upon him before that time. A good many of the legislators with whom I have talked have said they would gladly go to Montpelier in their own cars therefore I hope if we are to have a special session it may come before our severe winter weather sets in.

I got the signatures of several members of the House after I saw you, among them being two former bitter opponents: Mr. Mc Nally of Milton and Mr. Hopkins of Burlington. I found five more signatures on my return, so that I have ten more than on Wednesday. I had an interview with the Lieut.Governor and think we may undoubtedly depend upon his support in case we need it on a tie vote.

If you wish to have the petitions next week please let me know soon as possible as I expect to be on my way most of the week. Trusting that you may meet with success in your mission, I remain,

Very sincerely yours,