October 9, 1944.

Lite Col. He. We Clark, @,8.0.;5
Chief, Athletic Branch,
Headquarters Army Service Forces,
Special Services Division,

25 West 45rd Street,

New York 18, H.Y.

Dear Eskies.

' : Thanks for your recent letter. i assure you there
was no desire for a commission. I merely mentioned the fact that
the Chancellor had brought up the point that he had only released
men who had been offered commissions. Personally, I think there
is a greater advantage without a commission in working with higher
yanking officers than with one.

Now, f am writing you hoping that you can answor
some of my questions directly.

, I am working under no delusions, namely, thet if I
left without the permission of the Board of Regents and the Chanc-
ellor, I would not expect to retwn here. Therefore, it is
necessary that I know some things. Considering all these factors,
I am seriously considering the proposition of the Army Athletic
Branch

2

7 Would the fair compensation, mentioned in your wire,
for the three months period be in line with the pro rata yearly
salary of the civilian consultant?

- The present date, Ootober 9, would call for some
clarifications of the situation soon to enable people to get ready
by November 1. Are you still planning on November 1 as your start~
ing date? |

3 Are you satisfied with the responses from other
gontacts that you have made regarding reeruiting of civilien cun-
sultents for overseas work, and has the progress of overseas forces
delayed your starting date?