February 11, 1942. °

Private John Mangini,
Athletic Director,
Troop eat 2nd Squadron, CoReToCas

Dear lis Mangini:

niu Demy As teow yous Jatees OF vues Gu
and to know of the interest in basketball in Troop
"a". We are mailing you, under separate cover, a
used basketball. While it is not customary for us
to dispose cf ow basketballs in this manner, I
assure you that it is a pleasure to do what we can
' for your athletic program. |

With best wishes to you end your Troop, I am

Very sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach.