Dear

The speech that you submitted to me for presentation at
John Franklin's retirement party is excellent with one
minor exception.

Inasmuch as John is somewhat sensitive about his age, I
feel that it would be inappropriate to make any reference
to this fact.  I would appreciate it if you would delete
those sections in Paragraphs 6 and 7 which specifically
comment about his age and/or employ the words "golden
years", and find a suitable substitution.

Once again, the speech is very well written.  Thank you.