Letter Written by Lucie Swain to the Bryant College Service Club Dated January 31, 1943

[Transcription begins] A/C Robert B. Swain 43 C Army Flying Base Blytheville Ark R. J. Swain Manufacturer of Plain, Beaded and Ash Dowels East Andover, Maine Jan 31 1943 Bryant Service Club Bryant College Providence Dear Members: Thank you so much for all you have done for my son Robert B. & I am so sorry he has not shown to you his appreciation. He has evidently appreciated them as he has written me about receiving two boxes of chocolates from you. I send him cookies some times. They have plenty of food in a way but they do miss the home food and the sweets. Robert B. has moved again just last Mon. Jan. 25 & if he has no failure in the air, landing or in his studies will receive his wings & 2nd Lieut. upon completion here. Address – above. Again, thanking you for us & for him. (Mrs. Robert J. Swain) Lucie Swain [Transcription ends