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PHONE GRAND 1910

KANSAS Crry, Mo. Aug. 3, 1943

Dr. Forest C. Allen,
University of Kansas,

Physical Education Department,
Lawrence, Kans.

Dear Phogs

Taft mailed us in an order today including 2 gross of No.22GS
Sweat Socks, and 24 pair of No.9080 Converse Black Canvas Basket-
ball shoes.

The sizes shat were specified on Taft's morencum order to us
were 6 only as, 6 only 9, and 12 only 93.

Now this is what we are up against Phog.

We have in stock at present in this number in a shoe 4 size 8,
7 size 85, 7 size 9, 5 size 95, and 1 size 12.

Now that makes a total of 24 pair and if you could use that 24
pair we will be glad to let you have them and pending your reply
we have set that 24 pair aside.

In this connection, I wish to say that we are doubtful when and if we
are going to get any more of this number in a shoe, due to the fact
that the factory is unable to furnish then.

They are giving us a few of their No.9090, which is a leather top
shoe, but we have had no canvas shoes from them for several months
- and it looks as though their entire production is taken up for the
army and navy.

Please let me know what to do about these 24 pair of shoes as in
case you cannot use them or all of them, that will release them
for some other purchaser.

Incidentally Taft says that you may be down Sunday to play a hittle
golf with him, and I have told Taft to be sure and take you over to
Mission Hills as the course is in good shape and I feel sure you
would enjoy a game there.

Awaiting your reply in reference to the shoes, remain.

JRE.A