Letter re: Amon Carter, Jr.

Title
Letter re: Amon Carter, Jr.
Creator
Fender, Howard M.
Institution
TCU
Link
https://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/39452
Description
Del Rio, Texas April 6, 1943 Dear Mr. Carter, Because I am down here almost in Mexico, news reaches me a bit later than most people. Consequently it was only when my father and my mother came down here for a visit this past week end that I learned of the misfortune that has befallen your son and my very dear friend, Amon, Jr. The shock of the report was somewhat lessened by the fact that he is "missing in action," because that leaves the strong possibility and high probability that he is alive in the hands of the enemy. And the picture is somewhat further birghened by the fact that it is probably the Italians who hold him. They are certainly far and away the most humane of the Axis nations. I realize that written words are little help in times of sorroy. But I want you to know how deeply I feel for both you and Amon, Jr. I assure yout that my contemporaries and I are doing our best to end this terrible conflict. And this unhappy circumstance gives me a personal incentive to increase my efforts even further to bring peace to the world, in hopes that it may also bring your son back home to you. Very Sincerely, Howard M. Fender
Date
1943-04-06
Decade
1940s
Subjects
Carter, Amon G., Jr.
Prisoners of war
World War II
Source
Box 141, POW - Capture (April 1-11) 7 of 11 folder, Item 038
Type
Document
Formats
6.5x9.75 paper
Rights
Prior written permission from TCU Special Collections required to use any document or photograph

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