Transcription of Document FFDoc-0689.pdf

Priscilla Bernice Fletcher

Box 15, Westboro, Mass

May 21, 1944

My dear Mrs. Shields,

I find it hard to put into words how very pleased Mother, Dad, and I were to receive the pictures of our beloved Ray [Fletcher]. It was most kind of you, your husband and Joe to see that we had copies.

I know how thrilled you must have been to had your boy come safely home.

Brother is now in Corsica. He was moved to Italy (near Naples, we believe) but he did not remain there long. He is now in headquarters of a bomb wing. He checks in new crews and planes and disposes of the old planes. He is also flight leader of the wing. He expects his captaincy soon.

We are proud as we can be of Ray - the only boy in the family.

Was Joe on Ray's plane?

I am wondering if you would send us his address so that we might write him and thank him. Also would it be possible to let us have the negative of the picture of Ray & Tom Conway. The one of just their faces. The folks thought that could be split and make a nice picture of Ray if enlarged.

Mom, Dad, & I just live on from day to day looking forward to letters & praying for his return to us.

Again may I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the pictures. You were most kind.

Most sincerely,

Priscilla Fletcher

Please return [Frank's handwriting?]