This letter was written by Samuel Roberts Owens to his mother, Mrs. S.J. Owens. He sends greetings to his family, especially his father, to whom he wishes a happy birthday. Owens tells his mother not to write for a while, and assures her he will write her as often as he can. He tells her not to worry, that “no news is good news” since she would hear if anything bad happened to him. He tells her he expects to get leave soon to come home, and sends his love
