April 23, 1945.

Capt. R, a, Jones,
2 EB 574, The Pentagon,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Jonesy:

fhanks, old fellow, for your kind epistle dated
March 16th. This belated reply is by no means the
barometer of my appreciation of your kind words.

I might add they didn't convince me until the
last game was over, because I was sure something would
happen to us. We certainly did a lot of stumbling and
falling, but finally struggied through.

You must be a rugged soldier, rough and tough,
digging through that concrete for a foxhole. If eny of
them ask me if you are rugged I will tell them that I
got word from you that you were already in one, but I
think it is outlandish the prices they charge just to
keep a fellow who is smaller than two feet by seven in
breadth and length. . ,

With all good wishes, I am

Sincerely yours,

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