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November 13, 1943.

Pvt. Ray R. Svans,
95rd 7.5.8.,
Scott Field, Ill.

Dear Ray:

Bless your heart, I do not want you to feel the least bit
eubarrassed in anything that you care to write me. I would not
hurt you for the world or cause you or any of your friends or loved
ones any enbarrasanent for anything. \

In my letters I-mention Eleanor and Bob end John Buescher and
Ada K., and anyone else that happens to come to my mind as I would
in writing a family letter, and I had not thought of mentioning
Harriett, but I can see how you would feel. I truly can understand
your sensitive nature. You are exactly right, though; you are the —
only fellow whose sweetheart I have mentioned in these letters. John
Buescher was married, of course, so that was different. It just
happened that none of the boys were engaged to a girl, cr I doubtless
would have mentioned it. .

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your wishes very definitely. No, Ray, I like you to feel that you
ean gay anything to me that is on your mind, and I will follow your
wishes very closely, It was a surprise because I never dreamed that
it hurt you. You are such a sineere chap that I know how you feel
and just know that I welcome you imer thought. —

I em writing this Saturday morning so that you will get it
Monday and will not cause you any apprehension as to how I regard the
matter. I am glad you like the Rebounds and we will keep them coming
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in the service.

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. Sincerely yours,

: Director of Physioal Education,
FCA:AH : Varsity Basketball Coach.