March 29, 1946.

Mr. de P. Wellemeyer, Principal,
Wyandotte High School,
Kansas City, Kansas.

Dear Mr. Wellemever:
You heave always appreciated frankness.

Neither the University of Kansas nor the Athletic Department have
the funds for the coaches to make speeches at athletic banquets. A
number of times I have paid my own expenses, but I do not believe
‘that you would want me to do thet. I drive my Buick automobile, and
while gasoline is difficult to obtain, tires are more difficult.

Por that reason, I thought I should write you, and I know that
you would want to pay the cost of my trip to your Kaycee banquet.
I cannot drive this big car for six cents a mile, and I compute the
expense of such a trip at seven cents a mile, covering incideftals
and so forth. If $7.00 is not too much for you to pay, I believe
that would settle all accounts. Tf am having to do this in all situ-
ations so there will be no misunderstanding and no embarrassment to
anyGne « :

I believe you said that you were going to write me to give the
location and time of the banquet. Willi you kindly do this at your
convenience? .

With all geod wishes, I am

‘Very sincerely yours,

Direstor of Physical Education,
PCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coach.