Bear Sir: ~

In the first place I must beg you to excuse me ics my extreme
lack of knowledge of your beautiful language does not permit me to answer your
most amiable letter in English.
| Secondly, I must thank you for your delightful way of attending to
my request. I should be very happy to be able to see you in Lawrence ee next
Saturday, the 23rd of June, to spend 20 isa in the place which you may
suggest as convenient (or fitting). I would be accompanied by my professor of
English, Manuel Dives, which would facilitate our interview. |

If you would be sO kind as to arrange it, I would be very glad to.
have the meeting ies at some place néar a good hotel] hie: could have @
oo I would prefer the meeting to be Sunday afternoon.

In any case, I remain at your service and I await your decision very

attentively. Remembering your great courtesy, I am

Jose A. Baudean, Lt. Col.