September 26, 1941.

ur. Leo Le. Gessell, hs
National Council of Y.H.C.A.,
114 Bast 9th Street,

Topeka, Rouante
Dear Mr. Gessell:

I beg your pardon for the delay in r replying
to your kind invitation of September 16th. When I
first glanced at your letter I thought it wes from
Lee Gemmell, of our Extension Division, and he was
in my office shortly after that so I talked to him
about! ay engagessnte.

I regret that I wit not be able to accept
your invitation because that is the date that our
Big Six basketball coaches meet in Kansas Gity to
make up the conference schedule. I assure you it
would be a pleasure for me to speak to your group
were it not for this conflict on December 6th.

Very sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
FCA: AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coache