.5pt">available will dictate what we can do, but we have now 
to give thought to the matter. If members have any suggestions we shall 
</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0.1in 0pt 6pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">be pleased to hear them, likewise if anyone wants to 
donate to a fund which may be set up to mark the event we shall be more than 
</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0.1in 0pt 6pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">happy to receive donations specifically earmarked for 
2009.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0.1in 0pt 6pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 2pt"></SPAN>&nbsp;</P>
<P class=MsoNormal 
style="MARGIN: 0in 0.1in 0pt 6pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">"</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt"> The 
secretary has already approached the British Library suggesting they hold an 
exhibition to mark it….we shall report back </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0.1in 0pt 6pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">to members. However, if any members care to write as 
individuals also suggesting an exhibition it may indicate…the potential 
</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0.1in 0pt 6pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">interest.&nbsp; The address is<B>:</B>&nbsp; The 
British Library,&nbsp; 96, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">Euston 
Road,&nbsp; </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">London&nbsp; </SPAN><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt">NW</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">1&nbsp; 
2</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt">DB</SPAN><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">,&nbsp; </SPAN><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt">ENGLAND</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">. 
<B>"</B></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 3pt">
<HR align=center width="63%" SIZE=1>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 31.2pt 0pt 30pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left" 
align=center><B>Thomas Paine Friends</B> <B>surely will participate in the 200th 
Anniversary Year.</B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 31.2pt 0pt 30pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape 
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cropbottom = "-58254f" gain = "78019f" blacklevel = 
"655f"></v:imagedata></v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><span style='mso-ignore:vglayout;position:
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">About a year ago, Curt Kastens, of Germany, sent the 
idea of a "World Thomas Paine Year in 2009" to several </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal 
style="MARGIN: 0in 31.2pt 0pt 30pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">organizations, including TPF, and we readily replied 
that we expect to be part of the observances, although then </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal 
style="MARGIN: 0in 31.2pt 0pt 30pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN 
style="FONT-SIZE: 9.5pt">and still now we are not clear in what way we can take