Early Completion Bonus

MAY 12, 1951

MEMO TO: Mr. Frank Brody, Project Engineer

FROM: Mr. Othmar Ammann, Cheif Engineer

RE: The George Washington Bridge Lower Deck Project I am pleased to inform you that my engineering review is complete and the lower deck of the George Washington Bridge can be opened to the traffic. You can be proud of your part in a remarkableachievement. An oficial from the Mayor's office will contact you regarding the ribbon cutting cermony.

In the meantime this will serve as official notification that your company finished the work on the lower deck project 12 years early and is qualified to receive the bonus soecified in your contract.