October 5, i944.

Mrs. Ne Ne Kline,
104 West 17th St.,
Hutchinson, Kansas.

Dear Mrs. Kline:

I was mighty happy to have your letter and assure you that we have
taken care of every request that you have made. We immediately sent a
Rebounds to Lt. Robert J. Gilliland. : ;
I am glad to kmow that Johnny is back in Miami again. I know he is

making a splendid record. I am glad to hear that Bill is with General
Patton. ‘The boys all swear by him and I know that Bill is getting a
great experience, and trust that he will come through his arduous duties
in fine shape. We will have a word to say in ou Rebounds about the in-
formation you gave me in the letter.

Yes, I received the returned Rebounds that we mailed to your nephew,
Captain Phil Stratton, with the notation, “Missing in action’. I am
hoping that the wire from the War Department will turn out favorably,
‘but we are always terribly anxious until we learn, I know how you feel |

regarding your loved ones who have always been so close to you. Please
convey our best wishes to his mother and father. xX

Yes, I remember Bob Gilliland very well. ‘ib wes at the house a great
number of times and he impressed me very mach. / "You can tell Bob for us
that any little favor we can do for boys like him and others who are
fighting our battles, gives us a real pleasure.

Give my kindest regards to Mr. Kline. I did so enjoy my visit with
you and Mr. Kline that evening I spoke at Hutchinson.

With kindest regards to all, I am

Sincerely yours,

| Director of Physical Education,
FCA: AH 7 Varsity Basketball Coach.