PER CURIAM:
Donald W. Melton, plaintiff below, a merchant seaman, sought to recover damages for personal injuries allegedly sustained while employed and serving on board defendant's vessel.
In May 1969, at a pretrial conference, the case was set for trial on November 25, 1969. Between these dates Melton's counsel wrote four letters to advise and remind plaintiff of the trial date, the fourth letter having been sent on November 4, 1969. The record discloses...
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