2/17/43

Dear Mr. Allen:

I have been meaning to write to you for some time. I want to thank
you for the offer you extended moe I realize that you don"t generally make
any like that, and I felt complimented. If I could have had my way I would
have returned to Ke U. I kmow your word is as good as anyone's could be,
but I had let Dad make the arrangements and he wouldn't let me back downe

‘I will take the blame for the whole thing, cause first of all I lost
my chance to have you for a coache Something I had wanted for some time.

Did you lose any players to the Air Corps? I hope not, cause you
have a fine B, B. team.

Well, I guess I had better close. I just want to thank you for every
thinge From our first contact you have been very nice to me and I do
appreciate ite I wished I had some way of showing it. All this has been

my fault and I regret it. dust between you and me, 1 will always be sorry
that I didn't stay there.

Wishing you all the luck in the world, I remain

Sincerely yours,

(signed) JOHN DEWELL