BROOKLYN, N.Y., JUNE 15TH, 1944

BROOKLYN, N.Y., JUNE 15TH, 1944

Miss Rhoda Samuels.

My Dear Rhoda — My wife and I are thinking of you in view of your marriage and I enclose a token of our affectionate interest in you and Kenneth, $25.00.

I am afraid it will reach you somewhat late, but only today it dawned on me that the happy event is only two days ahead. Having been ill for a considerable time our correspondence is much behind.

Our prayers shall go up for you both that God’s blessing may mark your union. It is a time of much pressure and sorrow, I need not say, but our God affords joy also to His children and we are assured He is not measuring it to you both in any stinted way. The limitations occasioned by war conditions ^[p. 347] will be accepted by you both, I am assured, and God will be with you enabling you to regard this discipline as working with the joy of you both for good. We are thankful that Mr. Myles will be present with you all on Saturday.

Please convey our love in Christ to your father, also to Mrs. Garlick, all your brothers and sisters and to Kenneth’s parents and all the brethren.

Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.