HEADQUARTERS, NINTH DIVISION

FORT BRAGG, N. C.
Office of G2

15 February 1941

Dr. Fe. C, Allen,
Director of Athletics,
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kase )

Dear Friend Doctor:

Due “to the fact that the telegraphic facilities
here are so crowded(and énefficient), it occurred to me that perhaps you did
not get my wire of a few days ago. Then again, you may have been away or may
have been quite busy, which I fully appreciate.

We will start our series on the first Wednesday following re-
receipt of your column. The Colonel (Colonel Dockler, who knows your brother)
suggested that on account of the fact that basketball is in full swing down
here right now, that it would be quite appropriate to open the series with
your column.

So we are "holding everything", until we receive your contri- |
bution. We now have a really splendid list of coluims, the latest being one
by Bill MeKechnie, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, It is not a sports column
series in any sense of the word. We have representatives in all the major
lines of endeavor--and all are absolute leaders,

I sure hope I am not acting hasty, Doctor, but if you find it
convenient, I know we all wll appreciate your column at your earliest con-
wenience. We really are figuring on you strong.

I wecently wrote your secretary but have not as yet received an
answer. I requested your picture. Also a resume of Won and Lost, ete. records
of your teams, with your present "jobs",

I am keeping close watch for a letter posted at Lawrence, Kas.

With kindest regards and best wishes to you, your family and
the Jayhawks, I am

Respectfully

e

, mth

SGT. ED A. FETTING,
G-2 Office, |

9th Division,

Ft. Bragg, N.C.