January 22, 1944.

Mr. J. C. Harmon, Principal,
Argentine High School,

22nd and Ruby Avenue,

Kansas City 3, Kansas.

Dear Principal Harmon:

Acknowledging your good favor of the 17th, I regret
to advise you that since I am secretary of the Douglas
County Selective Service Board, which meets on Tuesday
morning from 10 until 12 o'clock, I will be wmable to be
with you on February ist.

It would give me great pleasure to speak before your
student body as I have always enjoyed them very much. And
secondly, I regret that I will not be able to wish you and
Hddie Ash well. Please convey my kindest regards to hin
and all our good loyal Jayhewkers.

With every good wish, I am

Sincerely yours,

7 Director of Physical Education,
PCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coach. 3