January 17, 1945.

Mr. Jask Elliott, ;
R. &. Elliott Arms Co.,
1608 Grand Ave. ry tee
Kaneas City, Mo.

Dear Jack:

It was not necessary for you to write me, although I did
appreciate your informing us of the passing of Taft Talbot.
I read it in Monday morning, December 18, Kansas City Times.

I was only sorry that I could not get up, but the services
came at a time when I had no one to leave my basketball squad
with. Therefore, I was not able to go, but I was there in
spirit because I was very fond of Taft.

I am sure that Taft would have desired you boys to be his
active pallbearers.

I have not written Mrs. Talbot, but I expect to in the next
-@ay or so. I intentionally delayed writing her because so many
letters come in at that time that I thought a letter a little

later on would serve the purpose better.

! Through all the years I have been very fond of Taft, and al-
though he had to go that way, I am sure that you and I and all

of us would prefer that way when the time comes. All of us dis-
cussed the untimely passing of Taft, and each deeply sympathized
with his loved ones.

Sincerely yours,

Direetor of Physical Education, -
FOAsAR Varsity Basketball Coach.