The letter we print here was written by Father Brandsma in the hectic days before his arrest. It was sent to us by Mrs. Daniels of Croydon, N.S.W.

Carmel, Nijmegen
November 18, 1941

Dear Madam,

May I congratulate you most heartily on the happy news that your son will be re leased on December 20th. You will have a difficult month trying to wait patiently for his return, but at least there will be the happy anticipation of his being among you again in five weeks time.

I have thanked the Burgomaster for his cooperation. He informed me of the result by letter. I was very sorry that I was not here when you came to bring the glad tidings, but Father Prior told me as soon as I came in.

How successful all the efforts of yourself and your daughter have been! I rejoice with you that everything has gone so well.

With kind regards to yourself, Madam, your daughter and your son,

Yours faithfully in Christ, fr.
Titus Brandsma, O. Carm.