Bedouin Temple
Muskogee, Oklahoma,
June 5, 1945

Dr. Forrest C, Allen

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
Dear Dr. Allen:

Your letter of April 21, 1945 and the clipping from the April 20,
1945 issue of the Kansas City Star, as written by Mr, C. BZ. McBride,
concerning my father was most welcome and appreciated, however, the
only regret I have is my failure to acknowledge your letter within a
reasonable time.

Dr. Allen, in all sincerity, my sister joins me in expressing our
gratitude for your generous efforts in accomplishing what you have done
to clarify the article that previously appeared in the Kansas City Star
concerning our father, We only hope that in some way we may be able to
repay you for the kindness and consideration shom, It is things like
this that give a person renewed faith in the principles of hmesty and

justice, which appears to be so lacking during these trying times,

Should I hawe the opportunity of visiting Lawrence, Kansas in the

immediate future, or at some later date, I would like to have the

pleasure of meeting you again,

Sincerely yours,

Ul

Williem M. Bain,