CHAMBERS OF JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN RETIRED
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington, D. C. 20543

April 14, 1997

The Honorable Randy J. Holland
Supreme Court of Delaware
Post Office Box 369
Georgetown, Delaware 19947

Dear Justice Holland:

I write in response to your letter of April 10 with its invitation to meet with your group on Monday, April 28. I understand that you and Hal Braff telephoned my chambers about this invitation. I wish that I could accept but have determined that I must give you a negative response.

You have my best wishes for a successful gathering.

Sincerely,
Harry Blackmun