W. A. SHEAFFER PEN CO. W.A. SHEAFFER, President FORT MADISON, IOWA, U.S.A. NEW YORK CHICAGO THE WHITE DOT IDENTIFIES SAN FRANCISCO TORONTO 16 E. 34TH STREET 508 REPUBLIC BLDG. wr LIFETIME PEN ARCADE 6-7 MONADNOCK BLDG. 169-173 FLEET ST. Dr. Forrest C. Allen December 22, 1937 Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: Sol Marks & Sons have sent us the socket and the Desk Pen from your Desk Set. We are sorry you have had so much trouble with the set in the past, end to be absolutely sure that the set gives perfect service in the future, we'd like very much to have you tell us a little more definite- ly just what the trouble has been and how the set has failed to give service. If we know definitely just what your trouble has been, we are quite sure that we can adjust the pens and socket to give the perfect service you have a right to expect from a Sheaffer Lifetime. It is possible, of course, that the points now in the pens aren't especially suited to your style of writing. In answer, we would appreciate it if | you would give us a sample of your handwriting, made with a point that is just the right degree of fineness. We will hold the sockets and pens for a few days until we hear from you. Yours very ey a We A. SHE EN COMPANY Regional Director MLYolton:ml Sales and Service