Jue 17, 1942.

Rear Admiral John Downes,

_u. 5. Nevy,

Commandant, Hinth Naval Dis trict,
Great Lakes, Illinois.

Dear Admiral Downes:
. I acknowledge receipt of the certificate sent ne
by the U. 5. Navel Training Station of Great Lekes,

end wish to express to you my appreciation for your -
thoughtfulness. _ 3

I assure you it was a great pleasure for us to
cooperate in every possible way with the Navy, end
particularly the Great Lekes Training Station. te
always enjoy our asseciations with your men.

Very sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach.