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- [Transcript of Letter from Glen Spears to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr.]
- Handwritten letter from Glen Spears to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. He talks about his promise to his son Melvin Louis Spears, who is missing in action after the Battle of Samar serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. His promise was to join the service as a cook if something were to happen to Melvin.
- [Letter from Glen Spears to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr.]
- Handwritten letter from Glen Spears to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. He talks about his promise to his son Melvin Louis Spears, who is missing in action after the Battle of Samar serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. His promise was to join the service as a cook if something were to happen to Melvin.
- [Transcript of Letter from Michael Tondow to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr.]
- Handwritten letter from Michael Tondow to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts. He enquires about the possibility of hearing from his brother in law, Herman Levitan, who is missing in action after the Battle of Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He mentions meeting Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts once before and talks about his relations with Herman.
- [Letter from Michael Tondow to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr.]
- Handwritten letter from Michael Tondow to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts. He enquires about the possibility of hearing from his brother in law, Herman Levitan, who is missing in action after the Battle of Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He mentions meeting Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts once before and talks about his relations with Herman.
- [Transcript of Letter from William Katsur to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr.]
- Handwritten letter from William Katsur to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts. William talks about his return to the United states after the Battle of Samar and the sinking of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He is staying at the United States Naval Hospital Annex in Swarthmore, PA while he recovers from his injuries during the battle which include a paralyzed arm. He mentions a doctor in New guinea saved his arm from amputation and that he will be in the hospital for nearly two years, recovering.
- [Letter from William Katsur to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr.]
- Handwritten letter from William Katsur to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts. William talks about his return to the United states after the Battle of Samar and the sinking of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He is staying at the United States Naval Hospital Annex in Swarthmore, PA while he recovers from his injuries during the battle which include a paralyzed arm. He mentions a doctor in New guinea saved his arm from amputation and that he will be in the hospital for nearly two years, recovering.
- [Transcript of Letters Regarding Thomas Wetherald]
- Transcriptions of three letters regarding the death of Thomas Wetherald during the "Second Battle of the Philippines." The first is from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to Mr. And Mrs. Wetherald, dated December 21, 1944, providing the particulars of Tom's death. The second letter is from Harry Wetherald to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated December 26, 1944. He thanks Roberts for his letter about his son, Thomas Wetherald, who dies in action in the Battle Off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. The third letter is from Captain Robert W. Copeland to Mr. And Mrs. Wetherald, dated April 25, 1945, providing his account of the particular's surrounding Tom's death.
- [Transcript of Letter from Goldia Lee Carr to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - December 27, 1944]
- Typed letter from Goldia Lee Carr to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated December 27, 1944. She thanks Roberts for writing to her about the death of her husband, Paul Henry Carr, during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She mentions Paul was awarded the Navy Cross postmortems and asks for any of Paul’s personal belongings to be sent back to her.
- [Letter from Goldia Lee Carr to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - December 27, 1944]
- Typed letter from Goldia Lee Carr to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated December 27, 1944. She thanks Roberts for writing to her about the death of her husband, Paul Henry Carr, during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She mentions Paul was awarded the Navy Cross postmortems and asks for any of Paul’s personal belongings to be sent back to her.
- [Letters Regarding Thomas Wetherald]
- Three typed letters discussing the death of Thomas Wetherald at the Battle Off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. The first is a sympathy letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to Mr. and Mrs. Wetherald, December 21, 1944. The second is a reply from Harry Wetherald thanking Lt. Comdr. Roberts for his letter. The third is another sympathy letter from Captain Robert W. Copeland to Mr. And Mrs. Wetherald, April 25, 1945.
- [Transcript of Letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 8, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 8, 1945. She thanks Roberts for writing to her about the death of her husband, Tullio Joseph Serafini, and asks about his belongings.
- [Letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 8, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 8, 1945. She thanks Roberts for writing to her about the death of her husband, Tullio Joseph Serafini, and asks about his belongings.
- [Transcript of Letter from William N. Smith to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 22, 1944]
- Handwritten letter from William Norman Smith to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 22, 1944. He writes to thank Roberts for writing to him about the death of his son Norman Smith. He enquires about getting more details of his son’s injuries and the significance of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts in the war.
- [Letter from William N. Smith to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 22, 1944]
- Handwritten letter from William Norman Smith to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 22, 1944. He writes to thank Roberts for writing to him about the death of his son Norman Smith. He enquires about getting more details of his son’s injuries and the significance of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts in the war.
- [Transcript of Letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 24, 1945. In a second letter to Roberts, she thanks him for sending the addresses of the Captain Robert W. Copeland and [King?]. She also future explains her reasoning for wanting to receive any of her husband’s belongs back, stating that her sons would like any items from their father.
- [Letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 24, 1945. In a second letter to Roberts, she thanks him for sending the addresses of the Captain Robert W. Copeland and [King?]. She also future explains her reasoning for wanting to receive any of her husband’s belongs back, stating that her sons would like any items from their father.
- [Transcript of Letter from Audrey Freye to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Audrey Freye to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, January 24, 1945. She thanks Roberts for writing to her about her father, Albert H. Freye, who died in action in Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
- [Letter from Audrey Freye to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Audrey Freye to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, January 24, 1945. She thanks Roberts for writing to her about her father, Albert H. Freye, who died in action in Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
- [Transcript of Letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. to Mary Magdalene Hawkins - February 1, 1945]
- Typed letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to Mary Magdalene Hawkins, February 1, 1945. Roberts relates that her husband, Herbert B. Hawkins went missing in action during the Battle Off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He mentions that a fourteen-inch shell from a Japanese battleship hit near Herbert’s battle station, his remains were not found and he was not seen abandoning ship.
- [Transcript of Letter from Mary Leah Riebenbauer to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 8, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Mary Leah Riebenbauer to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 8, 1945. She writes to thank Roberts for his letter about the fate of her husband, Leopold (Leo) Riebenbauer, who died in action during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
- [Letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. to Mary Magdalene Hawkins - February 1, 1945]
- Typed letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to Mary Magdalene Hawkins, February 1, 1945. Roberts relates that her husband, Herbert B. Hawkins went missing in action during the Battle Off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He mentions that a fourteen-inch shell from a Japanese battleship hit near Herbert’s battle station, his remains were not found and he was not seen abandoning ship.
- [Letter from Mary Leah Riebenbauer to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 8, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Mary Leah Riebenbauer to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 8, 1945. She writes to thank Roberts for his letter about the fate of her husband, Leopold (Leo) Riebenbauer, who died in action during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
- [Transcript of Letter from Helen Lillian Trowbridge to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 11, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Helen Lillian Trowbridge to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 11, 1945. She thanks him for his letter about the death of her husband, Herbert William Trowbridge, during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
- [Letter from Helen Lillian Trowbridge to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 11, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Helen Lillian Trowbridge to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 11, 1945. She thanks him for his letter about the death of her husband, Herbert William Trowbridge, during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
- [Transcript of Letter from Rose Spears to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 27, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Rose Spears to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, January 27, 1945. She writes about her brother Melvin Louis Spears, who went missing in action during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She asks about the possibility of hearing from her brother again or when they would know if he became a Japanese prisoner of war.
- [Letter from Rose Spears to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 27, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Rose Spears to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, January 27, 1945. She writes about her brother Melvin Louis Spears, who went missing in action during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She asks about the possibility of hearing from her brother again or when they would know if he became a Japanese prisoner of war.
- [Transcript of Letter from Jeanne Abramson to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 12, 1945]
- Typed letter from Jeanne Abramson to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 12, 1945. She writes to thank Roberts for his letter about the fate of her husband, Albert L. Abramson, who died in action during the Battle of Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She mentions she enlisted in the WAVES and asks for the names and addresses of any men who survived and knew Albert.
- [Letter from Jeanne Abramson to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 12, 1945]
- Typed letter from Jeanne Abramson to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 12, 1945. She writes to thank Roberts for his letter about the fate of her husband, Albert L. Abramson, who died in action during the Battle of Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She mentions she enlisted in the WAVES and asks for the names and addresses of any men who survived and knew Albert.
- [Transcript of Letter from Anna Satti to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - February 22, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Anna Satti to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated February 22, 1945. Satti writes to thank Copeland for his letter to her family about the death of her brother, Tullio Joseph Serafini, who was killed in action during the Battle off Samar while serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She speaks about her and Tullio’s relationship, quotes some of his letters, talks about his last visit home and the desire of his wife to have the body returned for burial.
- [Letter from Anna Satti to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - February 22, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Anna Satti to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated February 22, 1945. Satti writes to thank Copeland for his letter to her family about the death of her brother, Tullio Joseph Serafini, who was killed in action during the Battle off Samar while serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She speaks about her and Tullio’s relationship, quotes some of his letters, talks about his last visit home and the desire of his wife to have the body returned for burial.
- [Transcript of Letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 19, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 19, 1945. She writes in regard to Robert’s letter about the death of her husband, John Jacobs Newmiller during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She enquires about receiving the money John accrued while serving.
- [Letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 19, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 19, 1945. She writes in regard to Robert’s letter about the death of her husband, John Jacobs Newmiller during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She enquires about receiving the money John accrued while serving.
- [Transcript of Letter from Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland to Goldia Lee Carr - March 27, 1945]
- Typed letter from LCDR Robert W. Copeland to Goldia Lee Carr, dated March 27, 1945. He writes to Goldia Lee Carr in regards to the service of her husband, Paul Henry Carr, who was killed in action during the Battle off Samar while serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He describes Paul’s characteristics, strengths, and final actions during the battle. He also mentions that he recommended Paul for the Navy Cross for his actions.
- [Letter from Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland to Goldia Lee Carr - March 27, 1945]
- Typed letter from LCDR Robert W. Copeland to Goldia Lee Carr, dated March 27, 1945. He writes to Goldia Lee Carr in regards to the service of her husband, Paul Henry Carr, who was killed in action during the Battle off Samar while serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He describes Paul’s characteristics, strengths, and final actions during the battle. He also mentions that he recommended Paul for the Navy Cross for his actions.
- [Transcript of Letter from C. H. Cronin to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - April 6, 1945]
- Typed letter from C.H. Cronin to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated April 6, 1945. C.H. Cronin served on board the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts and he is replying to a letter from Copeland. He writes about his life and what other survivors of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts are doing. He mentions Copeland might write a book about the sinking of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
- [Letter from C. H. Cronin to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - April 6, 1945]
- Typed letter from C.H. Cronin to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated April 6, 1945. C.H. Cronin served on board the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts and he is replying to a letter from Copeland. He writes about his life and what other survivors of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts are doing. He mentions Copeland might write a book about the sinking of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
- [Transcript of Letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - April 14, 1945]
- Transcription of letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, Jr., discussing her husband's (Norbert Francis Brady) death.
- [Letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, Jr., - April 14, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, Jr., discussing her husband's (Norbert Francis Brady) death.
- [Transcript of Letter from John E. Harrington to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - April 17, 1945]
- Transcription of letter from John E. Harrington to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland discussing the USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413).
- [Letter from John E. Harrington to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - April 17, 1945]
- Letter from John E. Harrington to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland discussing the USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413).
- [Translation of Letter from Donna Sofia Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - May 7, 1945]
- Donna Sofia Serafini writing about the death of her son Tullo Serafini in Italian, English transcript included.
- [Letter from Donna Sofia Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, Jr., - May 7, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Donna Sofia Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, Jr. writing about the death of her son Tullo Serafini.
- [Transcript of Letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - May 10, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated May 10, 1945. She reflects back on memories of Norbert and talks about her daughter, Judy. She mentions meeting a cook who was on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts and knew Norbert. She also writes that she is pen pals with the mother of John Moran, who went missing in action on the U.S.S. Roberts.
- [Letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - May 10, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated May 10, 1945. She reflects back on memories of Norbert and talks about her daughter, Judy. She mentions meeting a cook who was on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts and knew Norbert. She also writes that she is pen pals with the mother of John Moran, who went missing in action on the U.S.S. Roberts.
- [Transcript of Letter from Mrs. Samuel B. Roberts to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - July 1, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Mrs. Samuel B. Roberts to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated July 1, 1945. She writes to check in on LCDR Robert W. Copeland and gives updates about a new ship to be named after Samuel B. Roberts, a destroyer (D.D. 823) launching out of Orange, Texas on October 27, 1945. She asks about Copeland’s injury and her plans for the holidays.
- Letter from Mrs. Samuel B. Roberts to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - July 1, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Mrs. Samuel B. Roberts to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated July 1, 1945. She writes to check in on LCDR Robert W. Copeland and gives updates about a new ship to be named after Samuel B. Roberts, a destroyer (D.D. 823) launching out of Orange, Texas on October 27, 1945. She asks about Copeland’s injury and her plans for the holidays.
- [Transcript of Letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to William Katsur - December 27, 1945]
- Typed letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to William Katsur, dated December 27, 1945. Responding to a letter from William Katsur, Roberts writes about being released from active duty, returning to his law practice, and dealing with his leg injury from the Battle off Samar.
- [Letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to William Katsur - December 27, 1945]
- Typed letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to William Katsur, dated December 27, 1945. Responding to a letter from William Katsur, Roberts writes about being released from active duty, returning to his law practice, and dealing with his leg injury from the Battle off Samar.
- [Transcript of Letter from Lawrence Martel to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - March 6, 1946]
- Handwritten letter from Lawrence Martel to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated March 6, 1946. Martel, who served under Copeland on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts during the Battle off Samar, writes to inform Copeland that he was rated the Presidential Unit Citation, inquiries about getting the authorization letters sent to him, and mentions he is supposed to be discharged in 60 days. He also asks about the ribbons he is rated for and obtaining a shellback certificate.
- [Letter from Lawrence Martel to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - March 6, 1946]
- Handwritten letter from Lawrence Martel to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated March 6, 1946. Martel, who served under Copeland on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts during the Battle off Samar, writes to inform Copeland that he was rated the Presidential Unit Citation, inquiries about getting the authorization letters sent to him, and mentions he is supposed to be discharged in 60 days. He also asks about the ribbons he is rated for and obtaining a shellback certificate.