Here is an interesting letter I recently discovered when rummaging through eBay. It features a letter, dated December 20, 1945, from Dodgers President Branch Rickey to a prospective ballplayer named Richard T. Foley.
The letter is both poignant and reflective; while at the same time self serving - considering Rickey was interested in retaining Foley for the Dodgers. Nevertheless, I found Rickey's words to be inspiring and heartfelt. The "war to end all wars" had just concluded months before, so the time for reflection was no doubt high in most people's minds. He states in the letter:
Surely this Christmas means more to most of us than any Christmas we have ever known.