Letter From France France, Jan. 23, 1917. Dear Mrs. Hewitt: I feel as though I must write to you and express my heartfelt sympathy and condolence in your bereavement. I feel a keen sense of loss and sorrow, as your son was under my command on many occasions, and I learned to value him not only as an excellent soldier but also as a solid friend in tight corners. You will feel comforted to know that he suffered nothing. Believe me, Mrs. Hewitt, yours very sincerely, LIEUT. J. F. FANNAFORD.