208 Dunmoreland St.
Springfield,Mass.
March 9, 1942.
Dear Dr.Allen,
I have beeb assigned the rather pleasant task of sir
Dr.Fred Leomard's book on "History of Physical raining"with which
are doubtless famaliar. The kast edition was in 1927 and the pub i
are anxious to have the new edition available for the academie year
1p42-3,to be aed as a textbook by students majoring in that field.
You have been closely associated with him for years wade
of no one better qualified that your self to prepare a statement _ :
6 or 8 pages on Dr.Jas.Naismbth,whose contributions in ae
being emphasised this year. This cooperation on your “part would
appreciated,not only by yours truly but also by the sporting pub 4
so I hope you will find time to send along desired "sone at as
a date as is convenient.
Probably I can find a cut of him to use in the eeuiee yout if
happen to have a fine-screened cut suitable for our purpose, I he
every expectation that it could be used.
We have followed with much interest you continued suecess in
thia dield,and congratulate you again on the exceptional share you
have had in promoting this,the most widely distributed sport in the

whole calendar od athletics.

Sincerely,