Collection Search

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 11, 1943. Robert thanks Leonard for his advice on Dotty. He relays that she is upset with him as he is referring to her as his girlfriend. At the same time he is interested...

GLC09611.039

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 11, 1943. According to Robert he and Dotty had a fight. He has not heard back about his request for furlough but his unit completed with physical conditioning and he...

GLC09611.040

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 1, 1943. On his recent fight with Dotty, he notes "Some guy wrote 'Dottie' & told her a few untruths & caused trouble - trouble for everybody! But everything's cleaned up. He...

GLC09611.041

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 8, 1943. Robert begins by noting Leonard's chivalrous nature. He notes a recent trip to Chattanooga. In reference to a remark made by Leonard about Robert and Dotty, he says...

GLC09611.042

[to Leonard E. Graeff]

A brief note reading "Once again they shall echo with the cry of the 'lone' wolf looking for his mate. He'll probably need some assistance. Shall you be ready?" Written at Camp Forrest .

GLC09611.043

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 15, 1943. Robert relays that things are the same on base. His company has put on training demonstrations including, "airplanes demonstrate strafing and artillery firing & etc."...

GLC09611.044

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated April 18, 1943. Robert informs Leonard that he leaves soon for "three weeks maneuvers." Robert thanks Leonard for the pictures he received and asks for "a couple more the one with...

GLC09611.046

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 9, 1943. Robert relays that he and Dotty are not together. He suggests that if Leonard join the army he "keep out of the infantry unless you have cast iron feet" noting that his...

GLC09611.049

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 19, 1943. Robert warns Leonard to stay out of the army. He relays that his unit will leave in June for several months of maneuvers. The scope of his exercises has grown including...

GLC09611.051

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 28, 1943. Robert doubts he will be receiving the convertible he was hoping for. He relays that was on guard and describes it as "you walk two hours & off four." He is anticipating...

GLC09611.053

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 6, 1943. Robert describes a training situation in which he was in a fox hole with tanks operating directly above them to which he said "Quite the sensation!" He also lists women...

GLC09611.054

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 13, 1943. Robert is preparing to leave Camp Forrest in the next week for maneuvers. He includes his new address and is still hoping for furlough. Signed "Bob."Written at Camp...

GLC09611.056

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 19, 1943. Robert relays that his unit is camped on the outskirts of Camp Forrest and another division has moved in. He is happy to go to dances but finds them overcrowded. He...

GLC09611.057

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 2, 1943. Robert's work on maneuvers consists of going to a warehouse fifty miles away and storing equipment. He relays his next location as Camp Atterbury, Indiana. In their last...

GLC09611.058

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 10, 1943. Robert is writing with six more weeks of maneuvers. He hopes that his new location will be close to he and Leonard's hometown and invites Leonard to come see him. His...

GLC09611.060

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 17, 1943. Robert warns Leonard to stay out of the military once again. He suggests that three months into basic training Leonard apply for Officer Candidate School. Robert is...

GLC09611.061

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 24, 1943. After asking about Leonard's love life, Robert asserts "Say boy stay out of the army!!! Why you'll find out if you get in; Be patriotic but you can do it other ways."...

GLC09611.064

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 4, 1943. Robert describes his situation in a Red vs Blue war game training. He expects to move into the woods for a "tactical phase" of continued maneuvers. He asks Leonard about...

GLC09611.067

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 16, 1943. Robert describes his maneuvers and mentions eating mostly "C Rations." Robert suggests that Leonard stay out of the infantry and take as little personal property as he...

GLC09611.068

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 21, 1943. Robert relays that he received his furlough which is scheduled for September. His unit will leave for Camp Phillips, Kansas where they will stay for a month before...

GLC09611.070

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1943.Susan reassures Leonard that she is writing him. She tells him about the people asking about him and updates him about the family.

GLC09611.086

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 29, 1943. Robert writes "at least you don't have any trouble cleaning wooden rifle." Robert asks if Leonard is located close to his brother's company and closes telling...

GLC09611.100

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 5, 1943. Robert writes, "you don't have to long to go yet before 'boot' training is over." He mentions that rumors are beginning to spread about when his company will be leaving...

GLC09611.104

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 6, 1943. Leonard agrees to send the box mentioned in letter GLC09611.102 back to Susan. He mentions having to keep everything in his sea bag which is...

GLC09611.105

to Leonard Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 1, 1943. Robert writes close to lights out and asks Leonard what time he has to go to bed and if he sleeps in a hammock. He mentions having to wait to attend Officer Candidate...

GLC09611.142