THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE BUSINESS OFFICE KARL KLOOZ, BURSAR February 9, 1946 Dr. Forrest C. Allen, Director Department of Physical Education University of Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 8th concerning your Purchase Request 51413 for 83 dozen turkish towels, 37 x 184, and in reply wish to say that I have called the State Business Manager's Office at Topeka and he advises that they have now sent out the second time for quotations and, to date, have been un- able to locate any towels. They are continuing their efforts with instructions to firms that if they locate any to ship and we would take them at any reasonable cost. With reference to surplus Army or Navy towels, please be advised that we receive, continually, lists covering war surplus materials, but to date have not seen any offerings of turkish towels. It is suggested that you kindly contact Captain Kunz of our Naval R.O.T.C. and possibly he may be in a position to help you. Regretting the delay, I am Yours rare J rT cL } AVG KK:ebj