[Transcription begins] U.S.S. ALCOR11 April 1944. Dear Members of the Bryant Service Club: And I do mean YOU. Received your very interesting letter together with a package and must say it was grand to hear from you all again. Honestly friends, I, as well as many others are mighty proud of you. The splendid cooperation which you so devotedly and generously have given makes us glad to know we too were part of such a gracious organization. Though words can hardly express our appreciation, I wish to say, “thanks a million fore everything to one and all”. The news contained in your letter was very pleasant to read about and hope it continues to be as such. Well dear friends, timed does not permit so I’ll close this letter of appreciation with ...