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Letters, 1945 August 15-September 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: id252866

Scope and Contents

Has a better job now in the mess hall, helping the cooks; celebrates the end of the war; finds nicer places in the town and attends some shows; buys a watch; hopes to be home soon, but doesn't have enough points yet for a discharge; has easy work and friends who always want to go to town; complains about being a land sailor; goes to the jungle and sees a monkey; hopes to get leave in a couple months, but doesn't know if he can afford to come home; says the censorship has ended so he can reveal the town's name, Colon; wishes he were home to help repair the damage from a storm. 14 letters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1945 August 15-September 9

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet