A letter from James W. Payne to Laurence L. Doggett written on May 19 (year not specified). In the letter, Payne sets the record straight that he will not be serving in India after the war is over. Payne is upset that someone would spread false information about him, but still plans to return to Springfield to see his fellows and faculty. James W. Payne graduated from Springfield College then went on to the International YMCA College in 1914. He went on to become an International secretary for physical work in Mesopotamia during World War 1. Doggett was Springfield College's fourth president. He was also the first full-time president and served in the position from 1896-1936. Under Doggett's leadership, Springfield College expanded its student body and faculty. Doggett also oversaw the building of a new gymnasium, library, swimming pool, and athletics. Doggett was instrumental in developing and implementing the College's Humanics philosophy which still guides the college to this day. He retired in 1936 and remains Springfield College's longest-tenured president. Dr. Laurence L. Doggett died in 1957 at the age of 92.
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