Incomplete letter sent from a British address to a Renata.

Incomplete letter sent from a British address to a Renata.

The sender is sorry to know that Michele has been found guilty of desertion, expresses gratitude, and states that ‘you and your dear family were the means of saving our lives’.

1946-02-16

One-page handwritten statement

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ISRPT , C.b.b.21 Fondo Risaliti INS. 4, 229

30, RIVERS ROAD,
HIGHWORTH,
WILTSHIRE,
ENGLAND.
16. FEB.46.

Dear Renata,
Many thanks for you welcome letter I received yesterday. I am very sorry to hear of your bad news, I never suspected or even imagined that Michele would ever be guilty of such a crime of desertion, I have known him for ten years now, and that is the first time I have known of Michele to forget a promise, I am indeed very sorry that it has so happened, for you and your dear family, were the meaning of saving our lives, and even I miserable character that I am could never forget your kindness, and the great sacrifice.