May 8, 1940

Dear Dad,

You are absolutely correct. I am requesting another
favor. However, before my name, humbled so frequently,
is taken in vain please let me furnish you i a laconic
explanation.

Only today I learned that before my leave of absence
can be authenicated it is necessary that I furnish my
office with a notarized reproduction of my birth certificate.
I am prevailing upon you in this regard solely because
I do not know the Missouri County in which Warrensburg is
located. fnexcuseably ignorant,--isn't itf Neither do
I know which county governmental agency is in custody of
this information. In Kansas I believe there is a department
oo statistics which is in charge of affatrs of this
k °

Through you many contacts in Warrensburg and the
surrounding hinterlands, I feel that you will be able
to secure this information with the utmost expediency.
If you will be generous enough to contact the proper county
official in this regard and forward me the necessary credentials
I will have them notarized here in our office.

The delay caused by continued correspondence between
you and me might prove the difference between success and
failure in providing my office with this requirement in the
alloted time. That is the reason that I have not ask you
to furnish me with the necessary information, thus enabling
me to handle this correspondece from here. The three or
four days so egpended may prove of cardinal importance.

In my limited experience in dealing with local governmental
agencies I have learned that the time element is of little
consequence to them.

I am sorry that your stay in Ellinwood was so brief
that we were able to visit for such a short time, however,
we were immeasurably flattered by the realization that you
declined more elaborate quarters in ar favor.

Thanking you in advance for favor number one billion
and one. I am,

Your Son,

DL g - “
P. S. Our genuine affection to the PEE 2. of Allen"

We will be seeing you June l.
If you are able to get golf balls at a good discount please

send some C. 0. D. My supply is exhausted and the price
prevailing in this man's country is prohibitive.