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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 12, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 13, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 14, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 15, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. Includes a blank sheet of paper.

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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 17, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. Mentions sending home a box of souvenirs. He is glad it arrived intact, he has heard from some of the other soldiers...

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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 18, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. Mentions burning Jean's letters to him while doing laundry.

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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 19, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 25, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

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to L. Jean White

One greeting card from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 26, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. Signed by 24 soldiers. The card features a star and two open envelopes that have Christmas and New Year's...

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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 24, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. Post-marked December 27, 1945

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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 31, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. Mentions a letter from Jean in which she describes trying to put together a Japanese 99 light machine gun that he...

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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 29, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. Mentions reading a book complied from letters sent to the President. He enclosed a copy of one letter writing,...

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to L. Jean White

One copy of a letter published by Ben Whitehurst to Franklin D. Roosevelt. The letter was published in a book "Dear Mr. President" which compiled letters sent to the White House. The book was published in 1937. Frank White copied this letter from the...

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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated January 22, 1945. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

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to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated January 19, 1945. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger sends his love and asks Ardena to tell her Mom, Dad, and the children he says hello. He tells Ardena not to worry about him falling in love with "these English girls" because they don't compare to her.

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses how much he misses Ardena and sends his love to her. Augsberger reports that it is raining tonight, which reminds him of the times when he and Ardena would sit in the car and listen to the rain.

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is fine and "still kicking this old world around." He reports that from what he hears, things are going pretty good over here. Therefore he says "I guess you can be getting the wedding dress out and getting it fitted...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger asks Ardena if she is still working at Aeronca, a US manufacturer of engines and airplane frames that is located in Middletown, Ohio where Ardena lives. He also asks if she has been up in a plane again. He admits that he is jealous of her...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger asks Ardena if Donald has made any "move passes" at her lately, and if he has Augsberger requests that Ardena tell him. He lets Ardena know that he is going to try and get transferred to the Air Corps again so that "I can really do...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that it will soon be a year since the last time he saw her. He reminisces about the last time he was able to spend time with Ardena. Augsberger writes that "there were pressure montes [prescious moments] and I will always...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he has not written to her for a few days because he has been pretty busy lately. He says that his chance may have come at last. He writes "Tomorro I am going to take a physical exam, so keep your little fingers cross for...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena that he received her Christmas package. He says that its contents, the checker and chess game, the funny books, and the deck of cards, are swell. However he tells her "that it don't seem like Xmas without you to spend it...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Monday Night. Augsberger thanks Ardena for including a dog tag chain in her Christmas package because he needed a new one and can't buy them over here. He expresses his loneliness and acts in a jealous manner, asking if Red is still with her.

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes that Christmas is coming, and reminisces about last year's Christmas. He expresses how much he wishes he could be at home with Ardena this year. He asks if she has received the handkerchief he sent to her. Augsberger requests that...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Christmas V-Mail. "Season's Greetings from Great Britain" is written in cursive on the v-mail next to an outline of the United Kingdom. It is signed, "All my Love Richard."

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses to Ardena how much she means to him, and says that "you are about the only thing I have to live for." He tells her about a guy here that he gets along pretty well with. He talk about their wives, and the guy's son. Augsberger...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger reminisces about last New Year's Eve with Ardena in which they kissed at the midnight show. He writes that he will never forget that night and looks forward to returning and living them over again. He send his love to Ardena and writes God...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses his desire to return to Ardena and writes of his love for her. He says in the letter that he is fine, but lonesome for her. He asks Ardena to write more often because he misses her letters.

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger reminisces about how he and Ardena would have Sunday dinners together. He wishes he could be at dinner with her tonight. He writes that "As for the situation here. Everything is fine, and for myself I am fine." He asks how things are at...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger asks Ardena how the weather is at home. He writes that it is a little chilly in the mornings where he is, and the trees have lost their leaves. However he expects that winter won't last much longer and hopefully neither will the war. He...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger wishes that he could hold Ardena in his arms tonight. He writes that unfortunately war has torn them apart and they must endure hardships without each other. He recalls how a year ago today "I held my right hand up and I said I do...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses how much he loves and misses Ardena. He writes about how he wishes to see her again and then never to part. He says "you are the only one that can give me the happiness I long for so much." Augsberger sends his love to Ardena and...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

"England" 8:15. Augsberger writes that he agrees with what Ardena said in her last letter, that they "should of run away + got married." He looks forward to starting their life together when he returns. He reports that "one of my buddies here is...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

"England" Time: 7:25 P.M. Augsberger writes there is little news to share, except that "it is very cold here and trying its best to snow." He reminisces about the cold nights they spent together when he was home. Augsberger writes "I do believe you +...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he loves her with all his heart. He hopes this letter finds her in good health. He lets her know that he is fine, and the weather is very cold where he is. He expresses how much he misses her and tells her "Nothing can or...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger thanks Ardena for sending him the Shortes address. He writes that "When I go to London I am going to try and if I can, see Marion + fam." He says that the weather here is very good and will be glad when summer comes. He tells Ardena that...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he misses her and is glad that he has a picture of her to comfort him. He says he received a letter from Ruby Hall, and was very surprised. He writes, "But that just goes to show you. You don't know what is going to...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger inquires as to how things are at home. He tells Ardena that everything here is ok. He writes "Gee Honey there isn't much to write about. What I would like to say I can't. Because of military laws so anyway it will keep till I get home." He...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger sends a few lines to Ardena in which he professes his love for her and lets her know that he misses her dearly. He hopes that this letter finds her and her family in the best of health. He writes that he has a pretty bad cold, but "like...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena, and tells her how much he misses her. He says that he will not be writing as often because "I am doing a job now that keeps me on the road a lot...I will write you though as much as I possibly can." He...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes that he has been on the road a lot lately, which is keeping him from writing Ardena as much as he wants to. He refers to a song that Ardena sent to him, which she sings for Richard all the time. Augsberger says he loves the song...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes that he is worried because he has not heard from Ardena since a little over a week ago. He asks her to write as often as she can. He inquires if she has had any pictures taken lately, and writes, "as the British say 'get cracking'...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes "I pray to God that we will be together again soon." He reminisces about the last time he saw Ardena, at the gates of Ft. Thomas. He writes that he awaits the day when he returns and is with Ardena again. He sends his love and...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is fine, but tired. He writes that he worked plenty hard today, but wishes that he had been working on their house instead of in the army. He refers to her letter in which she said someone had told her that Richard...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he loves and misses her much. He inquires after her health and asks how things are at home. He writes that everything is still the same here. He wonders if she has received his picture yet, and asks if she had her picture...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger hopes this letter finds Ardena in good health. He tells her that he is fine, just lonesome for her. He recalls that he played the records tonight and "my Darling I could imagine you standing in front of me. Your voice is so alone. You said...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he will try and get more pillow covers for her. He also says that "if I can get the ring you want I will but like all things, this is the army as I am part of. There is a lot of red tape." He expresses his happiness that...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he longs for the day when they can be together again. He writes "I sure will be glad when this damn war is over. And you will be back in my arms to stay." Unfortunately, he says that he expects it will be a little longer...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he received a letter from his mom, who let him know that Ardena was going up to the house today. He writes that he is glad that Ardena and his mom are getting along well, and says it means a lot to him. He tells Ardena...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena, and writes that he misses her very much. He asks for her forgiveness for such a short letter because there is nothing to report. He requests that she send him a picture of herself. He sends his love and...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger says he will glad when the war is over and he can return to Ardena, which is the only thing he wants. He asks her to pray and says that God will answer their prayers. He inquires as to how everything is in Middletown, and how the weather...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses the joy he felt when receiving Ardena's most recent letter. He writes that he is glad that she and everyone else are well. He tells Ardena "Honey I can't say the things I would like to say to you. Because all letters get censored...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger reports that he received more letters from Ardena and tells her how happy this makes him. He also says he is glad to hear that Ardena and his mom are getting along well. He writes that "There is just one more thing I want you to do for me...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena that each passing day makes his heart ache more for her, especially knowing that she is so far away. He says that he will try and make it up to her when he returns, and give her the things "I couldn't give you when I was...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes that he has not received a letter from Ardena's mother about him getting mad at Ardena. He says that he would not get mad at Ardena anyway because he loves her. He refers to one of Ardena's letters in which she writes about putting...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena to wish her a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. He reminisces about New Years of '42 at the midnight show with Ardena. He wishes he could be home this year with her, but hopes that by this time next year they will be...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Letter is addressed to Mrs. Ardena Mae Augsberger. Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena and asks after her health. He wishes that he was with her tonight and he says he misses her "soft touch...sweet voice, and tender lips pressing against mine."...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts [Decimalized .01-.02]

Letter to Ardena Mae Fouts and newspaper clipping of Gene Autry enclosed in envelope.

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to tell Ardena that he loves her very much. He hopes this letter finds her in the best of health. He says "As for me I am fine. I am out of bed and walking around again. So there isn't nothing to worry about." He asks how the home...

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[Photograph of Gene Autry in uniform]

Included in the envelope is a newspaper clipping of Gene Autry smiling in uniform. The caption reads: "Doesn't Gene look wonderful as Flight Officer Autry of Air Transport Command, Dallas, Tex.?"

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[Letters from Private Herbert C. Conner to Mrs. Nueal Dorroh, 1942-1944][Decimalized .01-.67]

Collection of letters belonging to Private Herbert C. Conner addressed to his sister Mrs. Nueal Dorroh dated 1942-1944. Contains approximately 66 letters and one note of an address. Pertains to training while at Fort Bragg and being stationed in the...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he has received 3 or 4 letters from Nueal, his sister. He asks Nueal to tell her husband B.J. that he wishes he was back driving. He tells Nueal not to worry about him; he is fine, but he does not have time to write. Conner reports...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner hopes that Nueal and B.J. are ok and says that he is fine. He writes that the men brag on him and treat him well. He reports that they go out 2 nights on a black out a week. He says that the weather is very different compared to Alabama as it...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal not to write him until he sends her his new address for when he is on "the other side." He writes that he doesn't mind serving because he has to get it over with and do his part. He will send his allotment of money to mom and dad...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner and Jonas read each other's mail and talk about home when they get together every night. They have a lot planned for when they return. They attended a show Friday night and had a good time. Conner has sent $90 home since he's been in the army...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner asks if Harold Conner, or Charles Dorroh, B.J's brother, are in the army. He requests that Nueal send him a list of hands who are in the army. He says that he likes to get long letters. Jonas is ok, and as "fat as a hog." He asks Nueal to tell...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner received 10 letters yesterday and 7 pictures from Amy. He has not gotten the pictures that Nueal sent. He asks Nueal to tell Amy he received her pictures on October 9th. He writes that Lola Gene looks very sweet in the pictures, and the men...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner was glad to receive 12 letters this past week, especially the pictures of Nueal and Lola Gene. He wishes that he could send a picture of himself if only he could get it made. Writing in response to the news about B.J. from Nueal, Conner says...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner was pleased to receive the photos of Lola Gene, Meg, and Sam. He writes that mom sent him cigarettes as a Christmas present, but that he does not need him since Jonas doesn't smoke and he gave his cigarettes to Herbert. Conner has not received...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Responding to Nueal's news about Dorroh Conner, Conner hopes that he does join the Air Corp. He advises Dorroh Conner not to stay around and let the army get him. Conner wishes that he had had time to join the Air Corp. He expresses sadness at the...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal that he will be sending her a Christmas card soon. He says that "it is not much but it is the best I can do they gave them to me so I will send them to you all." He tells Nueal he made his allotment of $40 that he will be...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner reports that he has been getting a lot of mail, and more than all of the men in the company. He writes that "every time we have a mail call most of the boys says Conner will get them all so I tell them that what I want while I am here and they...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal he has been out of camp almost all week so he has not been able to write for a while. He says that he was in the jungle. Following this remark, a word has been censored and cut out of the letter. Conner writes that the conditions...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal: "I don't guess you can read this for I cut my thumb on a tin can and I can't write much tho it's about well now." He says that he is glad to hear that Nathan is back at work now. Conner expresses how much he wishes he could be...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he is glad to hear that Charlis Hill is in the air corp. He says "I sure wish I had my time to go over I wood be some place beside here, so much for that." Conner asks Nueal "how do the people back there think the ware is coming...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner inquires after B.J. and the hands. He hopes that B.J. "and Burdett has enough hand that they can run all of their mills." He tells Nueal that he wishes he could send her a picture but he cannot get any made. He writes that Jonas had some...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner reports satisfaction in his work in the kitchen. He writes that "I can say this I sure have got a real good bunch of boys to work with and that is what count these days." Conner asks after B.J. and Burdette. He wonders if Stink is still...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal that it is a great deal cooler now, so he sleeps and feels better. He expresses to Nueal that he wants "this war to end and us boys can come back to the good old U.S.A. that will be a great day with me." Conner sends his love to...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal that he received a letter from her today written on the 29th of April. He wishes that he was back in the United States, but writes "I don't think we will be back in the states any way soon for it will take a pretty long time yet to...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he is said to hear that Bell Dorroh's mill burned, and that one of his hands was responsible for burning it. He asks Nueal how everyone is at home. He specifically wonders how Francis is, and asks if she has married. He writes "I...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he was glad to hear from Nueal that Francis Dorroh is in school. He says "I sure wished I had have went on for I need it so bad now. As you no I can't hardly write and plenty other ways I need it. But it to late for me to think...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal that he and Jonas "are going to have some pictures made together if we can get off together. We don't know where we can or not. but we hope so." He says that he does not think it will be that long until he is back with everyone...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner expresses that he "is blue and home sick altho that will pass off soon." He also says that he "had rather be at home with my loves ones. than to own the hole world. and that no joke." Conner hopes to send a picture of him and Jonas soon, but...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal that he is still working in the kitchens as a cook. He jokes that "now I can boiled water without birning it Ha! ha!" Conner writes that he doesn't like the Army or the jungles, but says that he'll "have more to appreciate when I...

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To Mother

The writer of the letter writes to his mother that he is working 7 days a week. He earns $1.20 an hour. He says that is is raining up here but it is not very cold. He tells his mother to sell corn if she can so that he can keep the money he earns and...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner asks how everyone is at home. He writes that Jonas said "the censor might not like for him to write any thing in my letter so wouldn't write any thing. but for me to tell you all a big big hello.'" He says to Nueal "this is about all for this...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal and he and Jonas had some pictures made, so they will send them soon. Responding to Nueal's letter in which she said she will be sending Herbert some things for Xmas, Conner asks for paper because "we need it most as you see this...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal that he is still working in the kitchen with Jonas and "I hope I stay with him as long as I am in the Service for he is really a fine boy." He includes a picture of his unit for Nueal, and tells her the names of all the men in the...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he was sad to hear that negro Stink and Leo Long did not pass the exam for the Army, but at the same time he is glad "they are not going through with what we are." On the topic of serving during the war, Conner tells Nueal "I sure...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes "loat of the crazy boys back there write their boys friends over here and tells them they will be glad when they can come over here but I think they will change their song when they come over. I should no after 18 months don't you think...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner reminds Nueal that today is his birthday: "28 years old today getting old ant I? But I feel as if I was 16 tonight. Ha! Ha!" He tells Nueal that it is all over between him and Erma now. He writes "So after all it's best I think for we have...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal that Jonas received a "good conduct medal." He says that he is very proud of Jonas for "he sure is a nice boy." He tells Nueal that he is does not care that he didn't receive a medal. All he wants is "to get this over and come...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner happily reports to Nueal that "I am gaining some weight now feel so much better than I did for two months." He writes that he wishes he could spend Xmas with "you all. But as it is we are still well and that the best part of it." He also tells...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

A "Good Luck" chain letter. The letter stipulates that it and four other copies must be sent out, or the the receiver of the letter will have bad luck. It reads, "The one who breaks this chain will have bad luck. Don't keep this letter. It must be in...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger mentions Gene Autry, a singer that he and Ardena are both fond of. He also says that he had Ardena's name tattooed onto his arm. The tattoo reads "My Darling Wife Ardena Mae." He asks Ardena to send him a picture of her if she has had one...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is supposed to be shipped out to another camp soon. He says he got one tooth pulled and another one filled. He lets Ardena know he misses her very much and longs to hold her in his arms again. He asks that she tell her...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena and asks how her back is doing. He tells her that he went into town yesterday and had his photo taken in a machine for her. He says that he is trying to get a furlough to come home. It would cost $62.55 for the train and...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he has arrived in England. He writes, "Boy Honey this is sure some country to see. I will really have a story to tell you when I come back." He asks her to wait for him because "remember what I told you." He signs off the...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena and tells her how much he misses her. He writes that he was on guard today and had plenty of time to think about and plan out their future. He tells her it is late so he will close the letter for now.

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