I found the following while looking through minutes of Black Jack Original Free Will Baptist Church preparing the history of the church. There was also another one with James G. Page's name on it. Both of these men were members of the church and were heading overseas. Thankfully both returned home safely. This was the first time I had seen anything like this. This was the note sent by the Chaplain to Mrs. Spain concerning David J. Spain, Jr. New York Port of Enbarkation Port Chaplain"s Office O. T. Det Brooklyn, New York 19 Feb 45 Dear Mrs. Spain, Jr. You will be glad to know that Pvt David J. Spain, Jr. whose military address is AS(?) 44012595 Inf Co "K" APO 15775 c/o Postmaster, was baptized by sprinkling upon his profession of faith on this day 10 Feb 45 while at sea. I commend this new born Christian to you. Since he expressed a desire to unite with your church when he returns home, I suggest that you receive him into the watch-care of your church. then when he comes back, receive him into your fellowhip by whatever means it is your custom to admit new members. Cordially yours, Ennis P. Thorne Chaplain (Major) USA Handwritten note added: P. S. Please pass this on to your Pastor, this is mighty fine and splindid.