Saturday PM 2/6

My dear Sweetheart,

I am returning herewith an endorsed check for deposit at San Antonio National Bank and wish that you would go to the bank and make out a deposit slip to cover it. I will draw another check for hotel bill and expenses and it will probably be $75 which will be enough for me until I get home.

February 6, 1937

When Mr. Roberts arrives I’ll try to get him oriented as rapidly as possible and also will try to get Mr. Bruce on his assignment. He is getting adjusted to the idea and I think he harbors no ill will toward me. The case against him could be made much stronger than it was. In fact I have been finding some instances of neglect and intent to get around the regulations by permitting men to get around them. It is my feeling that things are better organized and that the work is progressing without being affected by office changes. The university people here have not had an opportunity to protest in behalf of Bruce, but I would not be surprised if they did so. Roberts will have to stand an acid test here but I believe he will make it OK.

I attended three meetings during nights last week and they went over OK. The movie helps a great deal. Every night next week meetings are scheduled for 2 sets of speakers and movies. If R.A. comes he will get into harness quick. It makes a long day for one to drive to night meetings and also work all day.

I hardly know what to tell Claudelle about her foot operation. I’d like to see her have it and I believe the quiet season of the year is the proper time. We have no assurance of a program next year and I cannot promise her anything then. She could take sick leave and be paid for the time, but am I fully justified if I tell her she can do so? I think not, I’d rather talk to her about it when I come home. I hope to be home about this time next week. I am getting anxious to see my wife and sons.

A little note is being enclosed for Claudelle.

Tomorrow Dr. McGovern and Dr. White are coming down to see me. They will be here about noon and I plan to have them eat dinner with me. The visit is a social one but I have an idea that they wish to discuss Mr. Bruce’s return to the research work with me.

With love to all of you,

Your
Walter