6 August 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 August 6, 1944. Raymond writes that it was his turn to write. He had his first ever vacation from work and repainted the house and porch roof. After the chores were done they went around visiting family. They passed around Leonard's picture and address with family and friends so Leonard might be getting some more mail. They also visited Floyd Hutton who told them about his four years of service in the Marines during World War I. He mentions showing Leonard's most recent photograph around the neighborhood…

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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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5 February 1944

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 5, 1944.

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15 December 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 15, 1943. Raymond writes that Susan has been baking all day. They sent two boxes of Christmas gifts to him that afternoon. He was in town and got his father a hat for Christmas. He also cashed Leonard's Christmas check and paid his garage rent. The time Leonard suggested to call works for them. Raymond also suggests the next time he has leave visiting Chicago alone regardless if he can find accompaniment. Announces that the money Leonard sent for Christmas arrived. Raymond is glad that…

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January 10, 1944

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 10, 1944. They received Leonard's letter which lifted Susan's spirits. Raymond has been doing a lot of the house work. Susan helped by making the starch and starching the shirts. Raymond reports that the car battery seems to be taking a charge. He visited with a mechanic who replaced one of the corroded battery cables and posts. The weather is cold and snowing in Reading, Pennsylvania. Raymond is also very busy at work as labor is scarce.

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9 December 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 9, 1943. Raymond writes that Susan is cleaning the living and dining room today, he is on K.P. (Kitchen Police) duty for a few days. He has a cold, and went to the doctor on Tuesday. Susan is now sick as well, and thinks she got it from him. He took the couch and pillow covers to the cleaners. Sis Atticks's husband Geo was sent into the army on November 26. He is at Camp Custer in Michigan. Raymond believes it is a MP (military police) camp. Raymond says by now Leonard should know that the…

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9 December 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 9, 1943. Leonard writes that he is surprised it is December 9th already. He came back from a swim, it was all right but he does not like running around in the cold after. He is not sure what’s happening with his mail, he writes a lot but isn’t getting much back. He mentioned that Joyce is engaged and asks Susan and Raymond's opinion of her. He was surprised that she was getting married, because she seemed to be "crazy" about him. He didn’t think it would ever be a serious relationship between…

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28 October 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 28, 1943. Raymond writes that this is the first letter he has written in twenty five years. He is writing with his new pen, a Parker medium-point pen. He reports that Susan is cleaning upstairs this week, so he is on "K.P. duty," cleaning the kitchen. He happens to like washing the dishes. He also reports that Susan's health seems to be better. He is glad that Leonard likes the peanuts because they are better than shelled peanuts, for a clean barrack. Betty Hogentogler's dress is ready and looks good. He mentions that…

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4 January 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 4, 1943. The envelope is addressed to Leonard at a Service School U.S.N.T.S (United States Naval Training School) in Great Lakes, Illinois. Leonard's parents write after receiving two of his letters. His mother, Susan, has not been feeling well. His father, Raymond, relays that Leonard's car battery is dead and the inspection is about expire. Raymond also notes that a woman named Mary Jacobs called and he should expect her letters soon. Also, Raymond assumes that "Fuzzy" is sick of army life at this…

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January 16, 1944

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 16, 1944. Raymond writes that they have had snow, and all the children have been having fun playing in it. Mentions Betty Schultz was playing outside for two hours. Bill Hogentogler died on the 15th. Raymond believes it was a result of Bright's disease. The battery on Leonard's car will not take a charge and will need to be replaced. Raymond promises to get a price on new batteries but believes that Leonard may want to sell the car since there expense of it far outlasts the use he is getting…

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