House of Representatives
Dear Mrs. Settles,
I have recently had word from the War Department that your son, Private First Class John D. Settles, has been wounded in action in the Pacific regions.
I most earnestly hope that his wounds are not serious and that he will soon be returned to this country, or else will be completely recovered and able to return to active duty.
I wanted to write also to express the gratitude of one connected with our National Government, both to you and to your son, for the splendid service he is rendering.
Sincerely yours,
JERRY VOORHIS
Mrs. Ruth V. Settles
July 5th, 1945