December 23, 1940 Cole Lele Hibbs West Point Military Acadeny ‘West Point, New York Dear Cole Hibbs: My daughter, Eleanor, who is & sophomore in the University here desires a single room with bath at the Thayer Hotel for the nights of the 26th and the 27th of Decembere I believe there is a dance at the Academy on the 27the | . I dislike very much to bother you with this sort of detail, but we are a little camecerned lest all the reservations. at that . place should be taken by the time of our arrivals therefore, I would greatly appreciate your kindness if you will make reservations for Eleanor in our namée sae We will arrive at the Point at 9:20 Acie, the 26th, and we will then have an opportwmity to thank you in person for your kindness and hospitalitye Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Sdueation and Recreation Varsity Basketball Coach FOAslg