,

Pfo. Hoyt Baker,
B Battery, 140th A.A.A. Bn.,

Dear Hoyts

I was mighty happy to have your letter dated September 2.
' I em sorry, however, that you were not able to go through
Lawronce or through Peabody, but even to get on Kansas soil

i know made you happy. Yes, sir, it won't be long before sone
of the boys are riding the banana wagon. I talked to Mrs.
Anderson, Dr. A. J. Anierson's widow, and shé told me that their
a ee eee
Averica on a medical missions

There will be a lot of our boys dss oF Cheb aon we
the globe. Gee, it will be fine to have all of you back, and —
Sah re Hae Spee Nays arn pated te tees whee they Hem

Last night we had a wonderful rain. We have had a lovely
sumer, but the last two weeks have been very dry and most
everybody was praying for rain, and I imagine their prayers
were answered because we had a good downpour. Now it is fine
and cool this morning and there is a lot of zip and snap in the
air. if you were here you would be listening for the thud of

the old pigskin. 3
te want you to know that we miss you but we are pulling
for the time when you will return to us. We wil’ be glad to

ee ee ee maybe ins scuple ef
weeks.

{th every good wish, I am

Sinserely yours,

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