January 6, 1944

John H. Johnson, S/K 3/c

U. S. Naval Barracks,

West Potomac Park,

Washington, D.C.

Dear John:

We had a good laugh over the letter which you sent me, regard the name plate. I read your letter to the Assistant Managers, and they stated you probably thought the entire bronze plate was purchased, when as a matter-of-fact, these names plates are funished [furnished] by the Company. The only addition paid by the Assistant Managers for the above, if you recall, was the printing on the back of the plate, which is as follows:

“Men are measured by what they can do – not by what they say they co [could] do.”

The bronze plate with your name we won’t particularly need, but we thought perhaps we may need the wooden base. On the other hand, we have ordered one for George Travers, and it will be sent to us shortly, so unless you hear from me again, you just keep the one you now have.

We are not having such a good start for 1944, but I am sure we will give a very good account of ourselves. We have a better start in A&H this year than before, and it looks like we will do well in this Department. Of course, in ordinary we always do well.

Now, you hurry up and win the war, so you can be back with us soon.

I am awfully busy at the moment, and will write more later.

With all good wishes to you and yours from all of us, believe me.

Sincerely,

*Signature*

[William H. Kramer]

Manager.

WHK: CD