January 1940

This has been for you a hard year, my brother, and (as with your brother, D.P.R.) I seek not to add any fresh complications or considerations to the load which you already carry. You are, likewise, a clear-sighted disciple and there is small need for me to indicate the glamor which at this time disturbs your service. One thought, however, I would give you for careful pondering. The personality with its aims and ambitions, its intelligence and experience, in itself constitutes a glamor and one with a most potent effect upon you. When - as in your case - the personality is of a relatively high order and well integrated, the problem is then very real. This you realize, but in moments of service you are apt to fall into personality glamor without being aware of it, and those around you, serving with you, help you not.