Telegram, Robert Abbott to Winona Abbott

September 6, 1953
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A telegram from Robert Abbott to his wife, Winona Abbott, regarding his return to American care following 33 months as a Prisoner of War in a North Korean camp. Robert Abbott expresses his patriotism, relief, and affection for his wife, and is enthusiastic about their reunion.

Telegram, Robert Abbott to Winona Abbott

SYA 252 0A174                 SEP 6 PM 2:30
0.SFB343 46 PD INTL=0.SF Tokyo VIA RCA 6 2340=
LT WINONA ABBOTT   (DLR 7)=
6 ALDERNPL ROCHESTER NEW YORK=

DARLING NEVER SO HAPPY TO BE AN AMERICAN AS TODAY
YOUR PRAYERS FOR ME HAVE BEEN ANSWERED RECEIVING
EXCELLENT CARE EACH DAY BRINGS ME NEARER TO YOU CANT
WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN LOVE ROBIN REGARDS TO EVERYBODY=
BOB=..

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