McPherson College

McPherson, Kansas
May 18, 1943

R. E. Mobler, Se. B.

ASSISTANT TQ THE PRESIDENT

ir. Forest C. Allen
Kansas University
lawrence, Kansas

Dear Phog:

It was indeed fine to hear from you, and I shall do
all that I can to accomodate you. However, I am afraid
my speech will arrive a little too late for your use, and,
too, it will be rather thread-worn as most commencement
Speeches are.

Naturally, the newspaper and radio did not subtract
anything from the story that they gave me, but it is true
that they had some grounds for everything that was said.
To attempt to explain it would be only to alibi. Today's
mail brought letters from four states, and everyone I
meet on main street reminds me in one way or another of
what has happened. I am now planning on buying a gun and
shooting the next man who says anything. You are safe
as I do not have a gun as yet.

You will be interested in knowing that one letter I
received came from Dutch Lonborg, whom I know you remember
well, Truthfully, I am trying to appreciate the joke, and
shall do my best to take it.

Sincerely,

.

R.E. Mohler

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