June avs 1942. -

Private John A. Pritsch,
Camp Callen, California.

Dear John:

sway Hiren eins Se Shs obtlen yedlneiny ont Koll we
that you were stationed at Camp Callen. He further told me that
there was some sort of a letter-receiving contest on at your ‘
plese. Now, this is not the primary purpese for which I am
_ writing you, so that you can win a contest of that sort, but ny
primal purpose is to tell you that we are preud of you in the
service and thet we wish you well in lending a berth for a try-
out fer the officers’ training.

You have fine qualities of \ ddan You are amiable, .
sooperative, sincere, and aggressive; and, I should say, fair in
all thinge. Soe I an expecting you to get a commission.

if at any time you can use my name in furthering your
_ pregress, please feel free to do so. You did fine work for us
here, John, and I want yeu to kmow that we appreciate it to the
extent that we are wanting te help you in every possible way.

When you write your mother and dad give them my kindest
vegerds. I ama little fushed for time, else I would tell you
seme ef the gossip on old Mount Oresd. Suffice to say, sgh
that it is pleasant here. tt has rained almost every day, and
it is as coel as Colorado weather. in the terminology of the
Se ee a a he

With all good wishes, I an
. _ Sineerely yours,

Q

“i Direoter of Physical Education and Recreation,
PFOA: : Varsity Basicetball and Baseball Coach.