FROM WM. B. HENDERSON 916 WALNUT STREET
TO Doctor forrest C. Allen KANSAS CITY 6 Mo

RE: Yours 3/31/44 DATE April 3, 1944

My dear Doctor #llen,

The boy I referred to will graduate from High School
next June. He will be 18 years old before he graduates. I will
have him answer your question about his draft classification.

I would not expect you to guarantee work through four
years in the University. I am in hearty agreement with your appli-
cation of the law of compensation to those who want an education,
If they pay for it themselves, they have a better foundation than
those whose education comes as a gratuity. If it costs the student
nothing, he is under a handicap whether he realizes it or not. A
few overcome the handicap. Most students do not.

I shall recommend that the young man go to Lawrence for
a personal interview. If that can be arranged, 1 will make certain
that the time of his arrival will be satisfactory to you.

Thank you kindly.

Yours sincerely,