January 4, 1941

Capte Ede Messenger

Officer in Charge of Basl-ethall
UeSe Military Academy

West Point, New York

Dear Capte Messengers

‘ “ay I take this inadequate means of expressing to you the
_ debt of our Basketball Squad for the wonderful hospitality that you
showed us while we were at the Acadenye

The trip will long remain in the minds of the boys as a
wonderful opportunity in their short livese While we won but one of
the three games, I am sure that everyone of our group emphatically feel
that at West Point the highelight of our trip was experiencede It
is such a durable satisfaction to us Americans when we see the wondere
ful structure of efficiency and coordinated service as exists in your .

Academy e
The Mess Hall experience was something that these boys will

never forgete You made our trip perfect and wo are deeply indebted
to youe

If at any time you should happen to be in our part of the
country, nothing would give us more scaecaes than an opportunity to
entertain youe

Again thanking you and wishing for you @ Most Pro.:perous
and Happy New Year, I am,

Sincerely yours,

ae

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Ss 42 et Ce)

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Director of Physical Education and Recreation
Varsity Basketball Coach

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