ne 5, 1946.

Mr. Richard Alien,
9839 Winner Road, .
- Independense, Mo. / |

Dear Dick: —

' Permit moe to congratulate you amthat fine
mother of yours on obtaining the goal * graduation
from Northeast High School.

I am sorry that I cannot be present at your
graduation, but I want to give you a graduation present.
I don't know what it will be, but I will not forget it.
It will be something that you need, I hope. If you are
too bashful to write and tell me what you want, ask your
good mother to drop me a line indicating what your needs
are and something serviceable. It will be a pleasure for

me to do this. :
With all good wishes for your future success,
T am
Sineerely, Yow wmole,
.' Director of Physical Education,

FOA:AH 8, Varsity Basketball Coach.