thank you so much for your response. I did not have a date for the letter, as it isn't dated :o( I wish it were. And the envelope that it was probably mailed in, is missing. My mother had placed it in a plain white envelope, and had handwritten "A Baines" on the front of it. That's all I have. I then found a beautiful locket that has the US Navy logo on it, (probably from him). I did see the USS Cape Gloucester listing, and I know that there are similar listings out there. I just wish I knew more. Just a mystery.. I have even asked some of my mother's neighbors from where she grew up... they did not know or remember. I thank you so much for your time, as I know just how valuable time is these days. I greatly appreciate it! Let me know if you can think of anything else- I just want to know what he looked like, how they met, etc-
Regards,
Mary McConarty Hunt