EXECUTIVE OFFICES
19 BEEKMAN STREET, NEW YORK

October 18, 1941

My dear Dr Allen

It took me so long to get back to New York--I arrived
just in time for the world series=-and so long to
again get oriented, that I have not had an opportunity
to drop a line to you to tell you how I enjoyed the
little visit with Mrs Allen and your daughter--and
yourself, of course. I felt almost as if I lived in
Lawrence myself and was just paying an afternoon call.

Naismith
I was at Don Spencer's/press luncheon the other day,

which went off very well--mostly YMCA people at the
table, naturally--and I should say got the idea off
toca good start. Don told me he sent you a button and
information concerning the event. Incidentally, he is
a nice chap--I have known him ever since he came to
New York from California (he is a native of Nebraska}-

and has made quite a success of his advertising business.

Well, Dr Allen, * repeat how nice it was to see you; and

with all good wishes for yourself and Mrs Allen-=

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Faithfully yours | é