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dc.date.accessioned2020-03-31T17:32:59Z
dc.date.available2020-03-31T17:32:59Z
dc.date.issued1943-03-14
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/39078
dc.descriptionLetter from Ben S. to Amon Carter expressing sympathy at the news that his son, Amon Jr., had been reported missing in action in North Africa.
dc.format.medium6x9 paper
dc.relationAmon G. Carter Papers (MS 014)
dc.rightsPrior written permission from TCU Special Collections required to use any document or photograph
dc.sourceBox 141, POW - Capture (March 13-14) 3 of 11 folder, Item 071
dc.subjectCarter, Amon G., Jr.
dc.subjectPrisoners of war
dc.subjectWorld War II
dc.titleLetter re: Amon Carter, Jr.
dc.typeDocument
dc.description.transcription3/14/43 Dear Mr. Carter, Mrs. Guinn and the folks sent me the clippings about Amon Jr. I wish tehre were things to say to help you though the days of grief and anxiety and uncertainty. I know, though, that no words are ever adequate. I can only hope and pray for you that the full news, when it comes, will be good news. Whatever it is, you can always be proud of a son like Amon Jr. He would never have chosen an easier or a safer course than he did - So don't ever reproach yourself for the fact that he chose, as you would, to take the hard and dangerous job of fighting, rather 2/ than a safer on. My heart goes out to you and Ruth and Katrine and all who love him so much. That includes all of us who knew him even a little. I wish I could say more but you will understand and know the sympathy I feel and the prayerful wishes for you - Ben S.


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  • Amon G. Carter, Sr. Collection [19320]
    The Amon G. Carter Papers consist of correspondence, photographs, newspapers, scrapbooks, and artifacts. The papers document the history of Fort Worth and the Southwest, as well as Carter's personal and business interests.

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