Kelly Field,@exas,
March 1,1944,.

Dr Forrest C.Allen,
Kansas University,
Lawrence, Kansas,
Dear Phog:

I note by the Journal World which reaches me more or
less spasmodically that Douglas County is faced with a pretty
sizeable quota for the Red Cross drive.I have noted with a great

deal of pride in the last three years since I have been away that
Kansas in general and “awrence in particular always comes thru in
whatever activity is started from the waste paper drive to meeting

a whaling big war bond quota. And I never overlook a chance in telling

my Texas friends down here about it. I had intended purthasing som

war bonds at home to help the local quota but the Commanding General
here indicated that we had better purchase here to help the local
quota. And of course a general's slightest wish is my law. I am
however inclosing a check for the local Red Cross. I know of no
money more wisely spent in aiding the war effort than that disbursed
by the Red Cross. So please include this check as that of a loyal
citizen of Lawrence temporarily absent.

I have been following the success of the current Kansas
university entrant in the Big Six basket ball race with a great deal
of interest as have several other former Kansas University students
who are officers stationed here at Kelly Field. We areproud as hell
of your team Doc and think you have done wonders with what you have
had to work with. And since we cant cop the bunting this year I know
of no one whom I would rather see get it that"Boob"Menze. You know
he and I were lieutenants in the same outfit at Camp Funston during
the last war and a finer fellow never lived.

best of luck to yourself and all my Lawrence friends.

Sincerely Yours

P,.Moyer,
Col Air Corps