Letter from Darwin M. Nelson, Camp Doctor, American Friends Service Committee, to Joseph R. and Elizabeth B. Goodman, December 16, 1942
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Camp Antelope
COLEVILLE, CALIFORNIA
December 16, 1942
Joe and Betty Goodman
Sakai House
San Francisco, Caldfornia
Dear Friends:
You may heve wondered what became of your
letter and the five dollars for Bill Settler's glasses. I am happy
to report that the money has been used to get him new glasses that oimy
fit him better than the old ones did. Bill was reluctant to accept
glasses from our fund at campe However he needed them, and the gift
ffom "people in San Francisco who were interested in him*(R) seemed to
be the deciding factor in his getting the glassese I think it did
Bill Sattler a lot of good to know that there were people who were
concerned about him. He hed rot adjusted well to camp. He was concerred
about the same things that many of us are, but took them hardere ds a
result of various conflicts in the camp he perhaps felt,out of things a
bit, and your act of thoughtfulness and kindness touched him, I am sureee
Be@ause of Bill's reaction to the situation here, it appeared that camp
was not good for him. It has now become possible for him to be
released from camp, and he has gone home go whiladelphis while this is
being done. We are sure he will be better off in his new situation,
and believe that improved vision is en important factor in promoting
a happier adjustrente
We hope you will find occasion to visit Antelope
Camp sometime. Thank you indeed for your generositye
Sincerely yours,
D) ara, Me Neha
Darwin VM. Nelson, M.D.
Camp doctor
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