Telegram, General Edward Witsell to Winona Abbott

December 6, 1950
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A telegram from United States Army General Edward Witsell to Winona Abbott informing her that her husband, Robert Abbott, has been taken captive in North Korea. The telegram expresses sympathy and promises to advise Winona as the Army receives more information.

Telegram, General Edward Witsell to Winona Abbott

SYA168 1950 DEC 6 AM 9 10
SY.ITA011 GOVT RX PD=WUX WASHINGTON DC 4 VIA SYRACUST NY 5
VIA ITHACA NY 6=
MRS WINONA C ABBOTT. REPORT DELIVERY=
6 ALDERA PL ROCHESTER NY=

THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY HAS ASKED ME TO EXPRESS HIS DEEP
REGRET THAT YOUR HUSBAND MAJ ABBOTT ROBERT N HAS BEEN
MISSING IN ACTION IN KOREA SINCE 27 NOV 50 UPON RECEIPT OF
FURTHER INFORMATION IN THIS OFFICE YOU WILL BE ADVISED
IMMEDIATELY PD CONFIRMING LETTER FOLLOWS=

EDWARD F WITSELL MAJOR GENERAL USA THE ADJUTANT
GENERAL OF THE ARMY=
27 50=

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