June 20th, 1941

Mr. Rolla Buck
Deming
New Nexico

Dear Mr. Buck:

I'm sorry that I failed to answer your letter of
April 12th, sooner, but since ! took on the baseball team to
coach this spring in addition to my basektball, and since +
spent forty two consecutive nights speaking in the Grapefruit
and Lettuce League gs well as “ighschool Commencement and University
Commencement, I have neglected my correspondence terribly.

I am sorry to hear about your knee. The way you described
it to me, I believe it is a loose cartilage. =I would not hesitate
to have that taken care of it if gives you that much trouble.
The progress that Surgeons have made now-a-days, makes this not
too difficult an operation. They ean give you a local anesthetic.
le I were you, I believe I would have it done.

During your vacation time you perhsps.could have the operation
and enough rest that by next fall you'd be rid of it. I'm so glad
you're nicely set up with your Tourist Court and I'm glad that
you're making money.

if I were you I would have that operation and I don't believe
you will have any more trouble. I have fixed many of these sprained
knees but they way you desire your knee, it's more than just a
sprained knee.

If I ever go through Deming, New Mexico, I'll certainly
look you up and say “hello”. I certainly enjoyed my course with
you at Lubbock, Texas. :

With all good wishes, I am,

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education
and Recreation-Varsity Basketball
and Baseball Coach.