December 20, 1944.

Captain Edward G. O'Neill,
Athletic Officer, |
Camp Crowder, Missouri.

Dear Captain O'Neill:

I appreoiate your invitation to bring the Kansas
basketball team to Camp Crowder to play your service tean,
and regret that this is impossible. We have a young team
and are not making any more trips this season, aside from
our conference schedule. We are staying within the confines
of ow own territory. |

I trust that you will have a very successful season.

With best wishes for the Yuletide season, I am

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Very sinserely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
Varsity Basketball Coach.