June 14th, 1941

Mr. James ~. Raport

Assistant Professor of Physical Education
Alabama Polytechnic

Auburn, Alabama

Dear Mr. Raport:

Your carbon opy sent to Chancellor Deen Mallott is hereby
acknowledged. When I found that you had left Lawrence without
authority, I immediately communicated your absence to the admin-
istrative office.

You and I both had known before that no one has authority
to leave the University of Kansas before Commencement time.
It is necessary that a faculty member must receive a written
excuse from the Chancellor of the University or have his per-
mission. I was acting consistent with the responsibility of the
heads of the department in reporting your absence.

The letter that I wrote you was dictated after conferring

with the administration. This merning I communicated with the

administrative office end I understand that they are releasing
the May check which was ordered held by them.

Answering a part of your letter to the Chancellor, I wish
to say that you gave your examinations but before the time they
were supposed to have been given. You had no authority to do
this and I desire to say that never at any time did I ask you
to see Mr. Dugan regarding Varsity grades. Your letter does not agree
with the facts of the case.

Very cordially yours,

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

YCA:re