February 22, 1946. Mr. Ray De Tripp 205 = 10th Street, NE. Washington, De Ce Dear Mr. Tripps I want to thank you on the behalf of Dr. Allen fof your kind words about our Varsity basketball teams Dre Allen wanted to write you a letter of appreciation himself, but he had to leave at noon yesterday for Columbia, Missouri, where Kansas will play Missouri University in a tough game of basketbell. Nevertheless he sends his a and ‘a thanks. for your good letter. With every good wish, I am Sincere ly» MF Secretary to Dr. Allen