5228 Kensington Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri
August 7, 1941

Dr. Fe. C. Allen
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Dr. Allen:

I received your letter of the 5th and it
surely brought back some fond memories and some familiar
names as well. I intended writing you a lot sooner, put
each time I delayed, hoping that I wouldn't have to write
this type of letter.

Dr. Allen, while I was away at school 4 good
many changes took place at home along with the present selec-
tive service system. The "draft" has taken its toll in my
family and now I am afraid I must stay at home and carry
my share of the burden. If I do continue my education, which
I sincerely hope to, it will have to be here in St. Louis.

Before I go any further I want.you to know
that my year at K.U. was without doubt the most education-
al year of my life. I say this not merely in a scholastic
manner, but in a physical, moral and social manner also.

And everytime I think of this I also think of you, Dr. Allen
because it was your guidance, help, and advice that made all
this possible for me. As you may see 1 am trying to thank
you, but words are inadequate to express my deep gratitude
for all you have done for me. I hope that this won't close
a friendship of which I am so proud and mention so often.

Thanking you again and hoping to hear from
you soon, I remain

Respectfully yours,

P.S. Lots of luck and success in this coming season, Hello
to old "Red" Dugan if he is still around.