Herbert A. Millington Chair -

Search Committee

412A Clarkson Hall,

Whitson University College Hill,

 MA  34109

  Dear Professor Millington,  Thank you for your letter of March 16.

After careful consideration,

 I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal

to offer me an assistant professor position in your department.

  This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an

unusually large number of rejection letters.  With such a varied

and promising field of candidates, it is impossible for me to

accept all refusals.   Despite Whitson's outstanding qualifications

 and previous experience in rejecting applicants, I find that your

rejection does not meet my needs at this time.

 Therefore, I will assume the position of assistant professor

in your department this August.

I look forward to seeing you then.

Best of luck in rejecting future applicants.

Sincerely, Chris L. Jensen