Mr. Gerald Ke Barker,
2505 Broadway,

Doar Gerald:

4 Be, des thik dale 04 ernpenling ¥
your letter of March % in which you requected « letter

. of recommendation for your application to the Coast
Guard Reserve Officer*s Training Corps. I have been
unusually busy with administrative and coaching duties
during the peat few days, hence the delay in writing you.

ot I am very glad to write this letter in your bee
half end am enclosing three copies for 7 to enclose
oo

I have also written a letter of recommendation
_ to Mr. Harold L. Barridge, of Randolph Pield, and an

_ @neloging a copy for your files. I note that you say
_ this letter should be sent direct to Mr. Barridge.

I trust that these will get the job done for youe
If there is any way een t Gem Help yen fares it
_ will be a pleasure.

With best wishes for your — and RRGEEANN
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‘Very sincerely yours,

Direotor of Physical Education and Recreation,
Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach.