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THE ALTON CLINIC
10 EAST BROADWAY
ALTON, ILLINOIS

. EHLERT, M. D. C. E. MERKLE, M. D.

. MCDONALD, M. D. T. W. MILLER, M. D.

. CALHOUN, M. D. J. D. MCCLOSKEY, M. D.
MANN, M. D. NEWELL SCHLUETER, M. D.
MURPHY, M. D. KE. HUMPHREY. M.D. =

. MORRISON, M. D.

Julyo2% 1942

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear Uncle Phog:

I was very glad to have your letter of the
19th. Much has happened since I saw you in the winter,
and I am now living in Alton, About the first of May,
I received an offer from the Alton Clinic to do their

Obstetrics and Gynecology on a contract basis for three

years, with a partnership at the end of that time.
I investigated from every angle, and submitted the
proposition to Dr. Curtis who, in turn, investigated
the set-up. We found nothing out of line, but on the

contrary, a rather exceptional opportunity. In addition

I have a teaching position at Washington U. (Barnes
and St. Louis Maternity Hospitals) so I feel that I
am happily situated. A very important factor is the
freedom from economic pressure.

I wrote Dr. Needles about the equipment you
mentioned, and he feels that he can do some good on
getting the right price. I furnished him with all
serial numbers and descriptions, so you will doubt-
less be hearing from him at an early date,

I was delighted to hear of Jane's approach-
ing marriage, and wish her every happiness. I predict
a brilliant career for Bobby at the University of
Pennsylvania, and certainly approve his choice of
schools.

With all good wishes for you and the

fant

Hubert L. Allen, M.D.

family,