France
Dear Sir and Friend
“In reply to your, esteemed letter received today. I am very disappointed that I cannot obtain, possession of those Testaments which give such great pleasure to many poilus, for they help us to a great extent to endure the hardships of this terrible War. They drive away black thoughts from our minds, and calm the mental suffering of those who, like myself, being orphans, have left at home a mother, a grandmother, and a young brother and sister, whose only support is my mother’s work.
“So, dear friend, as soon as it is possible, I shall be infinitely grateful if you will kindly send me those Holy Books, which will enable me to endure the War with patience and to wait for the end of this strife.
“Trusting in the grace of God, dear friend, I wish you the’ best of health, and send you my kindest regards. ―P. N―.”