SPECIAL SERVICE OFFIC UNITED STATES DISCIPLINARY BARRACKS FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS January ll, 1943 Doctor Forrest C. Allen, Basketball Coach, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansase My dear "Phog", While it is not necessary to have an official excuse to see the team play, nevertheless, Captain Spencer, our Athletic Officer, and myself are interested in seeing your ob= stacle course and the College of Educatione Will you send us the dates of your home games (also be ready to issue some complimentary tickets) so we may arrange a trip to Lawrence at a time that will be of mutual inter- est and benefit? We should like to have someone explain the con- struction of the course since, no-doubt, it would be quite appro- . priate for construction here. With best wishes for another successful year, I am Sincerely, Re L. MARKLEY, Lieute Colonel, Cavalry RLM/fac oe: oe aes ae 4 Ss