William Smith
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Attorney William G. Smith helped several of my friends avoid the draft in 1968 for only $300 (obituary, Aug. 4). During the Civil War a draftee could pay $300 directly to his draft board for the same purpose. Smith proved that real value still existed even after 100 years of inflation.
THOMAS A. BUTTERWORTH
Newport Beach
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