Letter from Minnie, Thelma and Bert Franklin to the Treasurer of the Orara Comforts' Fund, dated 9 April 1943. The letter thanks her for her letter of sympathy regarding the death of their son and brother Ernie Franklin. Ernie died in active service on 28 October 1942.

The Coffs Harbour Advocate published a series of letters written by Ernie Franklin to his mother:

• "Desert Re-union: Pte. E. Franklin Writes", 8 August 1941, read online here
• "In Hospital: L Cpl. Ernie Franklin Writes", 18 November 1941, read online here
• "Thanks for Parcels", 10 April 1942, read online here