May 4, 1942.

Mr. He He Bailey,
Oakley, Kansas.

Dear Mr. Bailey:

I am. very sorry that it will be impossible for
me to accept your kind invitation to deliver your
commencement address on May 15th.

We have a baseball game scheduled in Kensas City
on that date, and it is impossible for me to get away.

Thanking you for the invitation, and with best.
wishes, I am ;

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
POCA :AH Yarsity Basketball and Baseball Coach.