Typed letter addressed to Mrs. Thelma Robinson Carey written by Commander H. J. Harris, from the Navy Department of Family Allowance. Mrs. Thelma Carey was informed that she was not sufficiently dependent on her son Carey to receive a family allowance under the Serviceman’s Dependents Allowance Act of 1942. She is informed that she may submit an additional application for further consideration if there are changes in her financial circumstances. The letter concludes by informing Mrs. Carey that the person enlisted may give a voluntary allotment if he so desires.