May 51, 1946.

lir. Ralph L. Hayes, Ge Spe.
Midshipmen's School, .
Northwestern University,
Chieago 11, Tllinois.

Dear Chief:

I was out on commencement speeches when your letter
came, and overlooked it wntil this morning. Iam firing the
enclosed letter to you in triplicate. You may use it in any
way you see fit. Ten for you a thousand per cent.

Thanks for your good wishes, end I wish that you
might have been here while the battling was on. With you
gone, I had to put all my eggs in Chief Mineau's basket, but
he carried thea well.

We surely miss you arowid here, I assure you. Give
my regards to Don Diehl. I am working on a new Rebounds now
and you will break into print.

Be seeing you, Mister.

Sincerely yours,

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