June 10, 1943

To The Bryant Service Club:

I received your package today for which I want to thank you. It’s really lovely, but the feeling behind it means more than anything else. Just to know that your [sic] still remembered, is something that even money can’t buy.

Today, I received a letter from one of the Bryant students and was sorry to hear that the naval reserves are now being called for active duty. I had hoped that the navy reserves would remain at school.

Thanks again for the package and let’s hope that this war is over with soon.

As Ever,
Irving Factor

P.S.
I am now in ward 20
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May 28, 1943

To The Bryant Service Club:

I was a student at Bryant and a member of the E. R. C. When E. R. C. was called to active service, I entered the Army. Fortunately, sixteen Bryant boys, including myself, were stationed here at Camp Lee. We were getting along very nicely when I became ill. I’ve been in the hospital for the past five weeks with stomach trouble and as things look now, I’ll be here for several weeks more. Upon entering the hospital, I lost contact with the other Bryant boys. Therefore I would appreciate it very much if you will let me know how things are at school.

As Ever,
Irving Factor
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