Very interesting letter with good content... At the time Ruel was technically the farm director for the tigers, but based on the content I have a feeling that he knew he was the club's next GM.
The letter is addressed to C.E "Pat" Olsen. Pat Olsen is a member of the Texas A&M baseball hall of fame, and their stadium bares his name. Olsen graduated from A&M in 1923 and was invited to Yankees training camp where he roomed with fellow rookie Lou Gehrig prior to Lou's 1st season
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Olsen
Ruel mentions the Colonel in the letter, and he has neatly closed the letter with "Herold"
Very cool piece...
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