22 October 1944

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 22, 1944. Raymond writes that it was his turn to write. He updates Leonard on his recent chores and the weather. He also mentions that 83 American prisoners of war were released and a fleet of British ships was headed to Japan. He also responds to a comment Leonard made about maybe having been better off taking a job in Hawaii before he was drafted by writing that the recent drafts have been focused in that area, and in Panama. So already working there wouldn't have helped. Also William Bryan is 34…

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11 August 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 11, 1944. He updates them on his day so far, and asks if they have figured out what he mentioned happening in Hawaii in a previous letter (GLC09611.347). He mentions that he put his name in the register at the U.S.O. and saw a few others from Harrisburg. He is giving up meeting with Thomas Gassert, as he is not on the same island. He also asks that when they send his watch and a new bracelet to get it insured so it has to be signed for and it won't go missing.

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14 August 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 14, 1944. He updates them on his day, and letters and birthday cards he received from Jane Oliphant Mikalson, Doris Bixler, Viola and Alvin, Pamaine Shomaker, Charlotte Bayler, and June Walter. June reports that some of their married friends aren't doing well mostly because of alcohol issues. She also heard from Robert Winemiller that he and Dotty Runk are broken up again. He also inquires about Jack Myers and any other news on his generation still in town.

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16 August 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 16, 1944. He updates them on his day, and letters and birthday cards he received for his birthday. He thought the one they sent was very nice. He also mentions that Bertha Hutton wrote him and sent a church anniversary photo. He also writes that he saw President Roosevelt when he visited Hawaii on the 29th of July. He inspected the shop next to where he works and was about twenty-five feet from where he stepped out. He inquires about Joe Fortenbaugh.

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22 August 1944

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 22, 1944. Susan updates Leonard on the weather and a scandal in the town. A woman and her son Joe were living with a man named Turner who was not her husband. When the summer break from school started she and her son went to Massachusetts to visit the grandparents. Turner put an advertisement an the newspaper and sold all the furnishings in their apartment including items being borrowed from neighbors. He then followed her to Massachusetts with some war bonds in the woman's name and told her…

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26 August 1944

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 26, 1944. Susan updates Leonard on the weather and family including; Edith Hutton Bertha Hutton, and the Hollis family. She writes the most recent information on his bank accounts. She updates him on people in town with loved ones serving and inquires how Robert Winemiller is. She comments on his news that some of his married friends are having trouble writing that they are seeing that more now. The men are coming back from the war and not "being the same" the wives do not understand and it…

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23 August 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 23, 1944. He updates his parents on a lack of letters. He received the box of cookies and newspapers they sent. He shared with the other servicemen. He has a liberty coming up but does not plan on leaving base, except to pick up some photos he had taken. All the other sailors are sick with sore throats but he is okay. He also updates them on the cards he received for his birthday. He has eight cards now, including one from Lulu who asked for a photograph. He also heard from Dottie Erickson, who…

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26 August 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 26, 1944. He received multiple cards and letters; two from this parents one from June, one from Mrs. Shoemaker, and one from Doris Bixler. He has been very busy, he went on liberty and picked up his pictures, and got more taken. He also went to two movies, a baseball game, and a party at the Breakers in Waikiki. The party was organized by the U.S.O. He is sorry to hear about Joe and his mother. (GLC09611.355) He also updates them on Dottie Erickson and Lillian Hogentogle. He thanks them for…

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1 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 1, 1944. Recaps his last liberty when he went to the dance at the U.S.O. and a movie. While at the U.S.O. he looked at the register and saw Red Simmers and a guy who lives on 15th St. in Harrisburg. He mentions receiving a letter from Edna Graeff who updated him about Herman and Uncle Charles. He also received three more birthday cards making it 14 in total. He mentions Jessie Hollis’s visit to the Hutton house. He informs them that he has not heard from Robert Winemiller and asks them to…

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4 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 4, 1944. He received three letters; one from June, one from Orsyulak, and them. He wishes he was home to see Jessie Hollis and her children but is glad they took pictures of them. He mentions getting a haircut and more birthday cards. He has 17 cards now. He inquires how Edith is doing and if she’s going to school. He also mentioned getting a photo of Dottie Erickson and some other friends.

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6 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 6, 1944. He recently watched three different movies, and has been working a lot. He received their Friday letter and is glad they went to visit family while Raymond was on vacation. He is glad to hear that everything is going well with the family and is anxious to see the photos of Jessie Hollis and family. Mentions it has been a year since he was inducted into the service. It feels to him, to have gone by fast, but as he looks back, it was a long time. He is hoping to be home for Christmas…

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10 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 10, 1944. He’s glad to hear from them, especially since the letter was written by Raymond he hopes that Susan is okay after their vacation and trip visiting family. He mentions that he is now on kitchen police duty and it is much harder than working in the shop. At the shop he works 6 to 7 hours a day, during K.P. duty he is working 13 to 14 hours a day. He can’t wait until it’s over. He received letters from June, Dotty Runk, and Myrtle Stouffer who wrote as Mrs. Stouffer is sick in the…

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15 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 15, 1944. He has been quite busy on Kitchen Police duty and has hardly any time to write. He wrote to a friend of Dotty Runk and Eddie Zell. He received a letter from someone at the church for his birthday. He also updates them on his recent day of liberty.

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14 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 14, 1944. He received their last letter that contained photos of the family while Jessie Hollis was visiting. He loved the photos and is so happy to receive them. He also received some photos from Eddie Zell of him and a bunch of the girls from Harrisburg. He mentions that Jessie Hollis looks heavier in her photos, but not to tell her that, and the kids all look older as does the dog. Bertha Hutton and Melinda Graeff look good. He once again expresses sympathy for Edith Hutton, and hopes she…

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16 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 16, 1944. He answers questions from their last letter regarding Christmas time and his weight. He writes that they should send a Christmas box by mid November to get to him in time for Christmas. He also mentions that he is 188 pounds, but he has been eating less so he hopes to lose weight.

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19 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 19, 1944. He thanks them for the salt water taffy. He received a letter from Rosalina and Melvin Fencil updating him on her condition and mentioning that they have canned 350 jars of food. He comments that as of September 13, it has been a year since he left for Great Lakes. He is not sure what the situation will be for Christmas 1945, but is hoping to be stateside again. He received letters from Aunt Edna, Marguerite Graeff, June Walter, and Orsyulak. Marguerite updated him on the family,…

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22 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 22, 1944. He is very tired from working Kitchen Police duty and wants for the three months to be over. The longer he works K.P. the longer three months seems. Mentions receiving letters from June Walter, Dotty Runk, and them. He also sends Robert Winemiller and Wayne Stouffer‘s address for Susan. He comments on how happy he is to have letters from them and June so regularly, they really keep his morale up. June is going to Penn State for interior decorating. He also comments on Ruth Hoover…

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27 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 27, 1944. Mentions the change in weather from summer to fall and reminisces about home. Also mentions the accident he was in seven years ago, and how the scars from it no longer make him self-conscious. Mentions the possibility that Charles is hurt or possibly dead but does not give a last name. He also mentions some girls that he has been writing including, Ann a WAVE who he met while he was in Chicago, and that he has not received a letter from Marion in a long time.

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25 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 25, 1944. Mentions the weather and the hurricane that just hit Atlantic City. Also comments on Jack Myers baby announcement in the newspaper that Susan sent. He also thanks them again for the photos they sent and asks for more when it’s convenient. He mentions the photos that Ed Zell sent and thought that Susan and Raymond would like him. He sent a photo of Ed and Janie Bieble, but would like it back when Susan is done with it. He also mentions trying to contact Red Simmer but is unable to…

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2 October 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 2, 1944. He mentions that he stayed in on his last liberty. He received a letter from Malinda Graeff with a picture of her, and one of her borders. She also updated him on her daily life. Mentions Mr. Heller, Mrs. Otstot and Charles. He also mentions the bracelet that Susan and Raymond are sending him and how it must be very nice if Viola and Lil liked it so much. He never received the letter from Viola and wonders when she sent it. Mentions he also never received a package from June, and asks…

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11 October 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 11, 1944. Updates them on the letters he received including one from Dot Runk. Runk sent along a photo of herself, and the woman she introduced Leonard to. Her name is Dottie Shearer. Runk also mentions hearing from Robert Winemiller that he was in Patton's third army. Leonard is concerned because he is in "hot country" and he hopes that Robert has good luck and doesn’t get injured. He once again thanks Susan for her letters; they make him feel like she’s just across the room talking to him.…

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9 October 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 9, 1944. He has not received many letters but believes it is because June is about to go on to college and has been studying a lot. He is hoping that Susan is okay and the reason she hasn’t written isn’t because of her health. He received a box from Mrs. Ross and plans to use the tonic she sent that night. He also received the Bethlehem Steel news that Susan forwarded as well as the church bulletin and a newsletter from Miss Shoemaker. He received a letter from Florence Huber and from Dottie…

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13 October 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 13, 1944. He received a lot of letters recently and he’s trying to get through them all. He comments on Raymond’s extra work and that at least he’s getting paid more. He inquires about their car and the coal situation. He hopes that they will be able to get enough coal for the winter supply. He mentions Wilbur Brian, who is working near him at Hickam Field and his regrets for not taking a job in plane repair, or the Merchant Marines before he got drafted. Mentions that Kennith Moyer had…

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15 October 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 15, 1944. He received letters from them, Dick Miller, and Jo Gassert. Dick is in France near Germany and asked if Raymond had any girls he wanted him to look up while he was there. Jo is still working at the railroad. He has yet to receive Viola's letter but did receive June's package, 2 1/2 months later. It was a pair of collapsible slippers. He inquired about aunt Bertha's health. He has not received the bracelet, and cautions Susan to not send a Christmas box yet as some on base are already…

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20 October 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 20, 1944. He received the bracelet and loves it. He has enclosed a money order for $100. $40 is for Susan and Raymond for Christmas and the rest is for his savings account. He declares that he can’t find them a Christmas gift, and wants them to use the money for something they want for the house or themselves. He’s getting really excited for the boxes and packages that she keeps telling him about and can’t wait for Christmas now. The radio has been playing baseball games at 9:30 in the morning…

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