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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 28, 1941. Richard is glad that Leonard and "little Jeannie" are getting along. He missed an opportunity to eat dinner with a girl he met at a dance due to his job at the post...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 25, 1942. Richard notes he is running a "Syncopation" show on base. He justifies his irregularity in answering letters because "ladies first." He invites Leonard to Petersburg...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 1, 1942. Richard relays that life has changed now that he is in a service unit. In addition to listing extracurricular activities he notes the large number of vaccinations. He...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1942. Richard informs Leonard he is in England but cannot reveal his exact location. He crossed the ocean on a boat to get there and is enjoying experiencing the British...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 22, 1942. Robert checks in on Leonard and informs him that he is a member of a Quartermaster Battalion. His job is to make sure all trucks have gasoline. Robert notes he...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 26, 1942. Robert inquires if three letters were delivered. He details his job of filling trucks with gasoline in battle. In addition his battalion is training in combat...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 31, 1942. Robert is glad to hear Leonard is doing well. He recounts life on base. Includes ten mile runs in the rain and mud, picking up leaves, and sowing grass seed. Robert...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 8, 1942. Robert has been transferred to the "doughboy" outfit of the army. He hopes to receive a furlough in December. He asks Leonard how the women are treating him. He...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 8, 1942. Robert received a letter from Leonard and is responding. Robert is indifferent towards being in the infantry. He asks Leonard to "Tell those girls to drop a line...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 14, 1942. Robert conveys that he misses women, and one in particular that he does not name. Life on base consists mostly of "drilling, training, & etc." He received a new...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 14, 1942. Robert asks why Leonard is going to Chicago, and how he is getting there. He mentions that candy on base is four cents a bar. "I read Hershey on the candy bar &...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 21, 1942. A Christmas greeting card depicting a black cat sending mail. Reads "A Merry Christmas To you. 'Old Bean.'" Signed as "Dick." The card was postmarked New York...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 21, 1942. Robert asked Leonard to go to the "Touchdown Toddle" and spy on his girlfriend. He hasn't met any women or found anyone to "pal around with" on base. He ends the...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 28, 1942. Robert recounts the dinner and entertainment they received for Thanksgiving on base. His new company is stricter, and he is hoping for a furlough at the end of...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 5, 1942. Robert tells Leonard of an eighty mile hike he will be participating in. He notes "Still no women!" Fuzz thinks that his and Dotty's relationship is ending, which...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One Christmas greeting card from Robert A. Wineiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 7, 1942. Depicts a dog in a red sweater and a cigarette siting in an ashtray. The cigarette smoke spells out, "Greetings." Written at Camp Forrest

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 13, 1942. Robert recounts his hike through the woods. He notes that he hasn't put on any muscle, but is trying to complete four miles in fifty-five minutes. He claims...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 20, 1942. Robert thanks Leonard for the money he sent. Robert congratulates Leonard on his recent deferment. His company walked four miles in forty-five minutes that morning...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 30, 1942. Robert is glad Leonard had a good time in Chicago. He received pictures of a woman he has been in contact with but hasn't opened it because he is worried what she...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 5, 1943. Robert thanks Leonard for the pictures he received. He notes that he is writing in a tent by candle light in freezing weather. He reminds Leonard to make sure his...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 12 1943. He recounts his recent training as fun except for having to dig fox holes. He tells Leonard that "Dotty has found either a 2B a 2C or 4F which she says she likes a...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 6, 1943. Richard is glad that Leonard liked his Christmas card. Richard explains his delay in response on the number of letters he receives. He acknowledges that Leonard is...

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to Frances B. Shiras

Discusses her loneliness and friendlessness since her husband's death and how a letter from Reverend Shiras lifted her spirits. Notes that her son is growing. Asks Shiras to pray for her "that the evil will not overcome me." Comments that she would...

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to Alexander Shiras

Explains that he is in school, that his sister died over the winter, and that his mother was sick (but getting better). Notes that they had a picture of Shiras. Mentions the saddle he received from them long ago. Tells him they never forget them...

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to Alexander Shiras

Discusses her husband's sickness and impending death. Comments on sympathetic visitors, her friendship with the Shiras's, and the tragedy the death will be for their son.

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