Letter, Major H.V. Hawes to Winona Abbott
A letter from Major H.V. Hawes to Winona Abbott requesting confirmation upon receipt of her husband, Robert Abbott’s, personal effects. Major Abbott’s property was returned to his family in Rochester upon his being declared “Missing in Action” in Korea.
Reference: ABBOTT, Robert N. HVH/MN/uh
01 285 369, Maj 5 October 1951
Mrs. Winona C. Abbott
6 Aldern Place
Rochester 13, New York
Dear Mrs. Abbott:
Thank you for confirming your address in connection with
the personal effects belonging to your husband, Major Robert N.
Abbott.
These effects were forwarded to you on 15 November 1951 in
two cartons.
The action of this bureau in transmitting the property does
not vest title in you. It is forwarded only in order that you may
safely keep it on behalf of the owner pending final determination of
his status.
When the property has been delivered, I shall appreciate
your acknowledging receipt by signing one copy of this letter in the
space provide and returning it to his Bureau. For your convenience,
there is inclosed an addressed envelope which requires no postage.
I wish to express my sympathy in this time of uncertainty.
Sincerely Yours,
1 Incl H.V. Hawes
Envelope Major, QMC
Effects Quartermaster
Receipt Acknowledged: