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Dr. Hal Bennett\\
Depart. Math and Stat.\\
Texas Tech University\\
Lubbock, TX 79409
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\noindent Dear  Dr. Bennett,

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\noindent   I am looking forward to being the next Gauss. All I need is a TA that will feed me
until I can solve my fist clay prize problem. Please reach into your very deep pockets and pull
me out a fellowship.

 
\noindent Thank you very much, in advance, for your kind and thoughful attention.

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\noindent Sincerely,
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\noindent David Gilliam\\
\noindent  Professor of Mathematics
 

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