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to Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Gilmore

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Gilmore from Vito Vittuci dated July 9, 1944. Announces that he has made lieutenant and gives updates on other members at his station. Sends questions inquiring after family and friends.

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to Mrs. Winfield Willis

One letter addressed to Mrs. Winfield Willis from Frank J. Crawford dated July 26, 1944. Mentions meeting a soldier who is from Delaware and familiar with acquaintances of his. Also that he had a dentist appointment recently.

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to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from his sister Jean Baron dated August 15, 1944. Inquires if he had received a package of a harmonica, watch, bag, or cookies yet. Notes how long it takes for him to receive mail. Gives updates of family...

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to Florence Rinker

One letter addressed to Florence Rinker from Willard Taylor dated September 25, 1944. Asks if she will be visiting Richmond soon and mentions that his grandmother had passed last time he visited. Written at Fort Jackson

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to Loretta A. Sullivan

One letter addressed to Loretta A. Sullivan from Thomas J. Perkoski dated October 21, 1944. Writes about missing a recently discharged friend, Lieutenant O'Brien. Finds it difficult to work without his companionship. Mentions a party that is being...

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to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from Red dated. States that he was discharged because of a torn ligament. Also mentions seeing a boxing match featuring Joe Louis; gives updates on family members and opinion on what attracts girls.

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to Marie Eiden

One letter addressed to Marie Eiden from A. W. Peopler dated December 27, 1944. Writes about missing her and gives updates on life on the base.

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to Edward Jobtanski

One letter addressed to Edward Jobtanski from Betty Sztoba dated January 23, 1945. Announces the marriage of mutual acquaintances. Gives him words of encouragement about his love life and updates on friends and family.

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to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from Arthur Kandall dated January 27, 1945. Describes the camera he purchased for Peteja's family. Mentions heartbreak for a friend, Julia, and other tasks he's accomplished for Peteja's father and nephew.

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to Jane Robertson

One letter addressed to Jane Robertson from Luthene G. Kimball dated 1945. Expresses his thoughts on their engagement. States that women's biological difference is the reason why they are so difficult to understand. Notifies her when he will be...

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to Mrs. William H. Heyer

One letter addressed to Rachel Heyer from William H. Heyer dated March 2, 1945. States how much mail he has received and is expecting to answer her letters soon. A second letter is attached dated August 13 from Richard Heyer addressed to Rachel...

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to Rachel Heyer

One letter addressed to Rachel Heyer from William H. Heyer dated March 23, 1945. Inquires about the family's health and recounts her past health issues. Gives opinion on whether they will have children in the future.

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to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from his sister, Julia Peteja dated April 11, 1945. Gives updates on Elizabeth, New Jersey and mentions that there is a curfew in place. Explains the job opportunities available to women such as working as...

GLC09903.30

to Larry

One letter addressed to Larry from Jack dated June 5, 1945. Written on United States Navy stationery. Gives updates on his training and weight. Also advises him to stay in school. Asks for $25.

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[Letter addressed to a family]

One letter addressed to "Mom, Dad and all" from dated Farragut, Idaho, June 10, 1945. Pertains to photographs he had sent in a previous letter and states that he will send more if they like.

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[Letter addressed to a family]

One letter addressed to "Mom, Dad and all" from dated Farragut, Idaho, June 8, 1945. Requests the addresses of mutual friends. Explains what he does at the navy station. Gives a rundown of his duties on base such as cleaning and pressing clothes.

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to Rachel Heyer

One letter addressed to Rachel Heyer from William H. Heyer dated June 30, 1945. Describes missing her and gives updates of life at the base.

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to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Reed

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Reed from Noel C. Reed dated August 25, 1945. Explains that most of the troops in France have started making their way back to the United States.

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to Howard

One letter addressed to Howard from Edgar Miller dated September 4, 1945. Inquires if he knows any rumors about redeployment and gives costs on cameras.

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to Aunt Libby & Parker

One letter addressed to Aunt Libby and Parker from Richard dated September 10, 1945. Thanks her for the photographs of themselves and his girlfriend, Florence. Looks forward to the day he is out of the Army. States plans for her to either find an...

GLC09903.37

to Ruth Fairchild

One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated September 14, 1945. Gives an update of his duties on the base with a schedule of his daily activities. Inquires about the family.

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 17, 1945. Gives updates of the family; where the family members are working, visiting Greenburg, having a ham barbecue. Also states that they heard on the radio that the...

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 18, 1945. Gives updates of the family, the weather and what they had done for the day. Sends him best wishes and a safe return soon.

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 19, 1945. Gives updates regarding the family's health, mutual acquaintances whose enlistments are being extended. Signed by "Mom, Dad, sis, and Don, sissy boy."

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 21, 1945. Gives updates related to the family's health and day-to-day activities, attending a party at Margaret Brush's furniture store, wishes that he will be home by...

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