Akron, Ohio

April 16, 1945

Mr. R.,

This morning I was getting Jack’s uniforms ready to send to the cleaners. I was going through his pockets. In one of the pockets of his green uniform I found this note.

“Dear Mother, if I don’t come back this trip will you please send Mr. R. ten dollars? I was going to send it but didn’t do it. He was a nice man and a real American. Don’t you worry mother. Love Your Son, Sgt. Jack E. Shelly.”

I was shocked. Mr. R., don’t think bad of Jack [that] he didn’t send it sooner. You know how these boys are when they are in the service. I would have sent it if I would have known it. Jack dear, he meant to be honest. Mr. R. I am sending ten dollars with his note. I thank you for being so nice to Jack and I will never forget such a nice friend. I thank you. Jack’s Mother

Mrs. C.W.D.

1668 Hillside Terrace

Akron 5, Ohio