May 26, 1942.

Mr. August W. Lauterbach,
Farmers and Merchants State Bank, .
Colby, Kansas.

Dear Gus:

It was indeed nice of you, Gus, to write
me as you did in your letter of Mey 23. ee
cherished your friendship and acquaintance. And although —
we do have too little time to sit down and visit in the

old American way of early days, I always enjoy it
an opportunity presents itself.

you for your many good wishes,

Thanking
end desiring to be remembered to your lovely wife and
family, I am

Fraternally,

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