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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." "Just a note to say that all goes well." Writes that he received the ring and pictures he asked for and enclosed the $3.00 [not included] he owed them for the ring. Asks for a copy the photo of him they ordered.

"All hell...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Writes "Life is looking up!" as they are no longer restricted and can go into town as long as they report back in the morning. He and others are renting a room with a sitting room to avoid freezing in the barracks. Many...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He mentions the swell conversation they had over the phone yesterday, and the terrible conditions. They are officially on their way to California, rather than being in Utah for 3 more months. He'll be heading to March Field...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

A brief postcard to tell his parents that he arrived two days ago to a "swell field." His schedule looks to be very tough, but it's great to be out of Wendover.

Postcard is an image of "C-106 Liberator Bomber. The Liberator is one fo the fastest...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He opens the letter apologizing for having not written for a while as they just pulled in and are extremely busy. The field is set up nicely, it's hard to get around as it is "so darn big." Living conditions are ok, as the...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He opens the letter apologizing for having not written for a while, as they just pulled in and have been extremely busy. The field is set up nicely, it's hard to get around as it is "so darn big." Living conditions are ok...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Hasn't received any mail from his parents lately, probably because Don Stone was home on leave. He enjoys the men he's flying with, but was upset to find out that all passes from "Post" have been canceled, especially as the...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." Thanks him for his "long newsy letter," and wanted to send a quick note for a follow up. He hopes Bee is feeling better after being laid up, and he wishes he could've been home to join Don while he was on furlough. He writes that...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Document is a compliation of copies of GLC09620.066 and GLC09620.067.01. Letters separated in the text by a line of asterisks. Text of GLC09620.066 is misdated as "Wednesday Dec. 16th."

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." Thanks his father for the bonds as well as the large check for his birthday. He's hoping to get a folder and send them to be deposited as soon as he is able. He and his crew had their weekly passes canceled indefinitely. He...

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Christmas Greetings

A brief greeting card for Christmas and best wishes for a happy New Year.

The card is not dated. "Letters in a Box" notes the date as December 25, 1943.

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note with very little news except that he is exhausted as they have been flying all hours of the day in order to get their minimums.

The letter is dated "Tuesday." "Letters in a Box" notes the date as December 28...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Begins with a big thanks for the new pen that arrived and is sorry to hear that "375 is temporarily a sick ward," and hopes that both his father and step-mother feel better. The mail is "jammed up," so he hasn't received a...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." The "X-mas" box arrived and he thanks his parents a "million" for the "swell selection of presents." He writes that New Years Eve will be filled with flying, school, and bomb training. Not how he would like to spend the...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." The plane his crew flies had an engine fail when they were in the air and the next time they flew it was on the "fritz," so they landed after circling their base. The first day they were flying out over the ocean and broke...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He apologizes not writing lately as they've been busy with late night flying. Last night they flew until an "ungodly hour," but they have the day off now, where he's catching up on letters and sleep. They've been flying so...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He writes that his lack of letters is due to their very routine days and it's hard to write sometimes. Their flying hours increased as their class hours dwindle down. He recounts a miraculous accident another crew got into...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Lt. CAM AR C. STONE." Apologizes that he couldn't call, everything is fine with a letter following.

The telegram is dated in the center of the text block. "Letters in a Box," notes the telegram was sent on February 14, 1944.

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "LT COMMANDER J C STONE." Apologizes for missing the phone call, he is "perfectly ok," and sent a long letter.

The telegram is dated on the right side of the text block. "Letters in a Box," notes the telegram was sent on February 15...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, Barry Marks, Ken Marks, and others

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, Barry, Ken + ." He apologizes for not writing, but he's been in the hospital for the past three weeks to have the plate in his leg removed as it had been bothering him at the high altitudes. He's been removed from...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, Barry Marks, Ken Marks, and others

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, Barry, Ken + ." He apologizes for not writing, but he's been in the hospital for the past three weeks to have the plate in his leg removed as it had been bothering him at the high altitudes. He's been removed from...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He apologizes for upsetting them after they hadn't recieved his letter. He's "up and about on crutches" and the incision is healing "just fine." There's a lot of delay in the mail, hence why he recieved their telegram two...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." All goes well, he's moving and has "physio therapy twice a day." He's excited to get out of the hospital soon. He received their letters from the 8th, and thanks them for the "cute Valentines."

The letter is dated...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He left the hospital to go to the club, which was great for him. He asks his father if his office could take care of Bob's income tax report and lists his income from the army. "It would be swell if they'd handle it for me."...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Thanks them for the "swell selection of sweets," he really appreciates that they both sent a few things. He should be getting out of the hospital in a week, but found out that his crew received their orders and are leaving...

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to Mildred Hilson and Edwin Hilson

Addressed to "Mildred + Eddie." Thanks them for the letters, cute card, and box of sweets. Life isn't very fun, but the toughest part was leaving his crew. He was glad to hear that John was home on furlough. He wishes everyone could go home on...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." "Swell to talk to you all yesterday." All goes well, and he's leaving the hospital tomorrow after seven weeks. The leg is a little weak, but he's in good shape. He was wandering around base, confused as he didn't know...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's been out of the hospital for a week, and went into LA illegally with his friends. One took them to Warner's and they saw Humphrey Bogart making a new movie. The army doesn't know what to do with him, but they'll...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." A brief postcard saying he and Don are doing great. Don includes a note that they had fried chicken at Pete's Steaks as they were out of steaks.

The postcard is an image of "Pete's Famous Steaks." There is a postmark stamp with...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Thanks them for "two wonderful weeks at home," as it is a great place, and it was far too short of a visit. His visit to Don worked out perfectly in Chicago. They wandered throughout Chicago and saw the film "A Guy Named Joe...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad+Bee." The mail is a mess, so he got a box at the local post office, and includes his new address. He hopes all goes well and asks them to pass on his address.

The letter is dated "Monday 17th." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad+Bee." No news, but did think of a present suggestion for Don. He needs a new wallet as his is very worn. He would've gotten him one, but he already purchased a gift for Don. Hopes they've recieved his letters with his change of...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's finally on a new crew, but hasn't met them yet. The weather is beautiful and he's been playing tennis and swimming. The "Grapevine" newspaper arrived with lots of news and a list of addresses.

The letter is dated...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." All goes well and he believes he'll get a new crew at the end of the week. He's flown 12 hours in a small twin-engined ship. He got 10 hours of piloting the plane as the pilot slept. Played tennis twice.

The letter is...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's officially on a crew in squadron T-3. The pilot and co-pilot are great, but they haven't met the rest of the crew. He's back in classes and they're boring the second time through. He saw the Bob Hope Show, and he...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Glad to hear of Don's whereabouts and hopes he recieved a present from him. He's changed crews, and is now in the second phase, and doesn't have to repeat the "boring classes." A pilot walked in looking for an experienced...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Attempted to place a call but there was a long delay. He just wanted to talk to his parents. Writes about Don's most recent letter as he settles in with a new outfit. Mentions the long letter he wrote yesterday before...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He is very happy that his father is at "Alderbrook," and says he deserves the rest and relaxation. Nothing new to report. He hasn't flown with his new crew yet due to a sore throat. He notes they're "swell," regardless. He...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Writes that he's glad "Alderbrook" was a huge success and that the "Navy situation has come to a head," as his father can truly get a break. As he mentioned on the phone, "not for repeition," he'll be leaving March Field to...

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[Envelope]

Addressed to "Lt. Comdr. J.C. Stone." It is an empty envelope from March Field, CA.

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[to family]

Addressed "Love to all." A brief postcard to let everyone know a letter is coming. He is in Sparta briefly for a beer and music.

A post-it note in the collection notes the postcard was written on June 10, 1944, matching the postmark stamp.

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He writes that he'll call them again at the end of next week, before he ships out. They've had miserable weather, but they're still flying. They have one or two more flights to complete all of their minimums. He talks about...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." It was "swell" to talk with his parents, but disappointing when he could not reach Don Stone. He went to a picnic yesterday and played bridge. He ran a few errands and plans on taking Ronnie and Doug Drake out for a steak...

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to Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Bee." A brief note, letting her know that he sent several things home, and they should probably be camphored and put in his closet.

The letter is dated "Sunday." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 25, 1944.

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He writes "things are really buzzin." He enclosed a couple of reciepts, GLC09620.103.02-.04, as they had to get rid of some clothes, letters, and notes from bombardier school that he should've destroyed. He asks that it all...

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Reciept for Insured Mail

Number 8376, postage was 95 cents and he paid 50 cents in insurance. Includes a purple stamp containing the date of purchase.

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Reciept for Insured Mail

Number 6354, postage was 174 cents and he paid 50 cents in insurance.

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Uniform Express Receipt

A Railway Express Agency Uniform Express Receipt for a thirty-one pound bag. It cost Robert Sone $4.50 to ship it back to New York City. Printed on transfer paper.

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to Brig. Gen. Edward Greenbaum

Addressed to "Eddie." He just got back to March Field after being grounded at Fresno. Thanks him for his letter, and began arranging time to visit him, as long as he has the time to "squeeze a meal in."

The letter is dated "Wednesday." "Letters in...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." A brief note to say hello as he travels north.

Postcard image is "Lake of the woods, showing Mt. McLoughlin, near Klamth Falls, Oregon." "Letters in a Box" notes the postcard was written on June 29, 1944.

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