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Letters, 1945 February 21-March 7

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: id252836

Scope and Contents

Is still in the hospital but feels fine except for ears and neck; misses his hounds; receives letters and a Valentine from Lillian but wonders if he should keep writing to her; when allowed to get out of bed, he helps around the hospital, sweeping, carrying meals, and working in the kitchen; leaves hospital on March 4, but has to join a different unit because of missing so much training; begins rifle training; takes arithmetic and writing classes; meets a Mexican boy from Wharton, Texas. 14 letters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1945 February 21-March 7

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet