This letter was sent January 26, 1942 from Frances Elivra Owens to her son, Samuel Robert Owens. The letter was sent back to her by the Navy, because there were serious attacks happening during this time in the Philippines. Frances Owens has not heard from Samuel for 5 months. She talks about her other son, Frank, who had been with Samuel in Manila for a few days months ago. Frances also talks about her other son Floyd, who she mentions is actually sick and has been going to Duke Hospital for treatment, because he has an ulcerated stomach
