OLD SPANISH TRAIL August 14, 1917 Charles H.Davib,Esq., Pres.Natl .Highway Aeso., Elmwood,Cambridge ,Ma::s., Dear sir: I beg to acknowledge receipt to day of your valued favor of June 18th.last advising me of my appointment as a life member of the national Council of Presidents of the National Highways Association. I assure you that I feel much flattered,and highly appreciate this appointment. I acknowledge with pleasure also the eagle for the radiator cap of my car,and I shall, have it put on as soon as the car comes back from the mountains of North Carolina where Mrs.Pillans now has it. Assuring you of my respects and with my very best wishes for your goodself and our Association,I am Yours Palmer Pillar, s