DOEBERITZ RUSSIAN PRISONERS' BREAD FUND. [To THE EDITOR or THE
" SPECTATOR."] Sus,—We have recently received the following postcard from an English prisoner of war at Doeberitz Camp, and feel it impossible to let such an appeal pass without making every effort in our power to respond to it
Data Mas. —,—Boys here merry and bright, longing for re- lease. May I request if you could find or form society in aid of proposed Bread Fund for Russians here? Committee has been formed by me; — is president. It's eager work for me; I want to do something for them. If successful will you communicate with the above Russian? I trust I am not intruding. A French and Belgian Fund, I know, is in progress. I humbly ask relief for Russians. One thousand Russians here. Don't ask for one loaf a week. If only one-third could be sent would be grate- ful.—Requesting this my request will meet with your favourable consideration and approval, Yours truly, P. 0."
The English prisoners receive bread from home, and this man has always written cheerfully and never asked for anything for himself. We have approached the existing " Russian Prisoners of War Help Committee," and find that, although it sends relief to a large number of camps, Doeberitz is not in its zone. It is ex- tremely difficult to get help from Russia owing to the lack of lines of communication, the great distances, &c. We hope to arrange for a regular supply of bread for this camp, and for this purpose have formed and registered a Committee, and now appeal earnestly for funds. Donations and subscriptions, however small, will be gratefully acknowledged by Mrs. Hume-Williams, Hon. Treasurer, Rapsley, Ewhurst, Surrey; or by Miss Bettye, Hon. Sec., 84 Cadogan Square, London, S.W.—We are, Sir, &c.,
L. A. Huns-Wfussms.
M. AUDREY BATTER.
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