Supreme Court of the United States
Washington, D. C. 20543

CHAMBERS OF JUSTICE CLARENCE THOMAS

February 5, 1997

The Honorable Randy J. Holland
Justice
Supreme Court of Delaware
P.O. Box 369
Georgetown, Delaware 19947

Dear Justice Holland:

Thank you for your letter of January 21, 1997 inviting me to speak at the annual Bench and Bar Conference of the Delaware State Bar Association. Unfortunately, I am unable to accept your kind invitation.

Sincerely,
Clarence Thomas