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							Again, 
							this letter demonstrates the love David Thomas had 
							for Herbert, speaking to him in loving terms and 
							becoming very animated at the thought of his being 
							forced to participate in the war. David is clearly 
							proud of Herbert and the young man he has become. 
							  
							The only 
							real difference between this letter and his one of a 
							month earlier to his daughter, Evelyn, is his 
							reference to God. Only once in this letter does he 
							underline Hashem's Name, and several times he does 
							not. In his earlier letter, he underlines every use 
							of the word. 
							  
							For a 
							more detailed general commentary on David's identity 
							and writing style, go to 
							
							
							his letter of 10 January 1945 to his daughter Evelyn. 
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