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Yankee Stadium
New York, NY
August 15, 1945.

Mr. DiMaggio,

Please find enclosed a standard Contential League contract for you to sign. Our offer of $40,000.00 for the 1946 is more than fair, given the financial difficulties of our club during the break in play.

Return the contract in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible. Postage must be included for proper return.

Respectfully,

{Signature} Larry MacPhail {End of signature}

Joseph DiMaggio,
San Francisco, California