August 22, 1945

Lt. We De Partner
Iowa City, Towa

Dear Dan:

~ I am delighted to know that you are going to be back on our
amiable friend Mac's sports desk. You will help the old gentleman who
has fought the war in great fashion and we are delighted to have you
in our seation of the country.

Thanks for best wishes to the. Aliens and we are reciprocating
your wishes to the Partners. I also kmow that Dr. Don Carlos Peete and
family will be glad that you are returning. Dr. Peete has always been
very fond of the Partner family. ° ‘

You asked about “Better Basketball". I thought long = that
you had an autographed copy. My memory certainly must be tricky, but
I thought a couple of years ago that we autographed a book for you.
fell me if I am wrongs; and whether or not I am wrong, or if you want |
another book autographed, I will see that you get one, but in the
meantime I am mailing you a copy of one of the Athletic Association's
books which we check out to our — for the reading of the funda~
mentals.

- The promptness of my reply is indicative of the joy we antici-
pated in having you and the Partner — With every
good wish, ZI am

Sincerely,

Forrest C. Allen
Director, Physical Education
Varsity Basketball Coach

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