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NAVY DEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF NAVAL OFFICER PROCUREMENT
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26 October 1943

Dear Dr. Allen:

Reference: Hovey Horace Hanna
Applicant for commission, U. S: NAVAL RESERVE

In placing this important matter before you,
it is sincerely regretted that a personal letter cannot be
sent, but to do so would make it necessary to divert energy
now focused on other wartime duties.

The conscientious thought given your reply
to this request may affect the welfare and safety of many
men, as the man about whom we are writing may eventually be
in a position of command. Therefore, the requested infor-
mation is of more than usual significance,

Please tell us in detail what you can about
this applicant. For your convenience we have enclosed a
form which covers the essential items upon which information
is desired. It would contribute to our appraisal of the
applicant if you would place your answers vLelow the questions
on the enclosed sheet,

A return envelope is enclosed, Your reply
will be kept in strictest confidence and will have an impor-
tant bearing on the final decision. Please accept our thanks
for your assistance,

‘Very truly yours,

F. Ue: &
Lieutenant (jg), USNR

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
801 La. St.
Lawrence, Kansas