February 11, 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 11, 1943. Robert thanks Leonard for his advice on Dotty. He relays that she is upset with him as he is referring to her as his girlfriend. At the same time he is interested in a new woman, Connie, who he hasn't met yet. But he received her letter and is excited about her picture. Signed "Fuzzy."Written at Camp Forrest

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February 11, 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 11, 1943. According to Robert he and Dotty had a fight. He has not heard back about his request for furlough but his unit completed with physical conditioning and he completed Ranger school. His unit has started combat team maneuvers. He notes "It's really starting now." He references a photo of himself which is no longer included with the letter. Signed "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest

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1 March 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 1, 1943. On his recent fight with Dotty, he notes "Some guy wrote 'Dottie' & told her a few untruths & caused trouble - trouble for everybody! But everything's cleaned up. He congratulates Leonard on a recent success with a woman named Jeanne. Signed "Gorn-boy Winemiller" noting that is a new name given to him by a woman named Connie. Written at Camp Forrest

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8 March 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 8, 1943. Robert begins by noting Leonard's chivalrous nature. He notes a recent trip to Chattanooga. In reference to a remark made by Leonard about Robert and Dotty, he says "You needn't worry about my losing 'Dotty.' I wont, she'll come back, she always did! Confident aren't I? But I'd better cleanse the attitude I had before." Robert wants them to go on double dates with Leonard and his love interest. Robert is optimistic about Leonard and a woman Jeanne. His unit just completed a two day maneuver. And he is not…

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13 March 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph note

Title: [to Leonard E. Graeff]

A brief note reading "Once again they shall echo with the cry of the 'lone' wolf looking for his mate. He'll probably need some assistance. Shall you be ready?" Written at Camp Forrest .

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15 March 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 15, 1943. Robert relays that things are the same on base. His company has put on training demonstrations including, "airplanes demonstrate strafing and artillery firing & etc." And that he wants more ammunition in the rifle range next time. Signed "Fuzzy." Written at Camp Forrest

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18 April 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated April 18, 1943. Robert informs Leonard that he leaves soon for "three weeks maneuvers." Robert thanks Leonard for the pictures he received and asks for "a couple more the one with you & I to-gether." Signed "Bob." Written at Camp Forrest

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9 May 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 9, 1943. Robert relays that he and Dotty are not together. He suggests that if Leonard join the army he "keep out of the infantry unless you have cast iron feet" noting that his unit covered forty miles a day on maneuvers. Signed "Bob." Written at Camp Forrest

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19 May 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 19, 1943. Robert warns Leonard to stay out of the army. He relays that his unit will leave in June for several months of maneuvers. The scope of his exercises has grown including "Bayonet training, Scout & Patrolling, Compass & Map reading, close order drill, extended order drill." The next day they're scheduled for the rifle range again and he notes " we know we're headed somewhere after maneuvers!" Robert is very excited about the month of June when his love interest, Connie will come to town. She has a "'42 Buick…

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28 May 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 28, 1943. Robert doubts he will be receiving the convertible he was hoping for. He relays that was on guard and describes it as "you walk two hours & off four." He is anticipating more maneuvers "in a couple weeks...& a new camp after that." Signed, "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest

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6 June 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 6, 1943. Robert describes a training situation in which he was in a fox hole with tanks operating directly above them to which he said "Quite the sensation!" He also lists women that he sent pictures to. Signed "Fuzzy." Written at Camp Forrest

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13 June 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 13, 1943. Robert is preparing to leave Camp Forrest in the next week for maneuvers. He includes his new address and is still hoping for furlough. Signed "Bob."Written at Camp Forrest

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19 June 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Typed letter

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 19, 1943. Robert relays that his unit is camped on the outskirts of Camp Forrest and another division has moved in. He is happy to go to dances but finds them overcrowded. He mentions that he was able to type the letter as he is ow working in supply. He notes "Letters are few and far between and these maneuvers do get you down." He also hopes that Leonard doesn't pass an upcoming physical because "you don't want in the army." Signed, "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest

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2 July 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 2, 1943. Robert's work on maneuvers consists of going to a warehouse fifty miles away and storing equipment. He relays his next location as Camp Atterbury, Indiana. In their last days at Camp Forrest they had a field meet with competitions such as "220 yard dash...Compass runs, cross country, gas mask race & all." He mentions that Dottie recently sent a perfumed letter. Signed, "Fuzzy."

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10 July 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 10, 1943. Robert is writing with six more weeks of maneuvers. He hopes that his new location will be close to he and Leonard's hometown and invites Leonard to come see him. His postscript relays "We are fighting against airborne, quite the thing- no water no food!!" Signed, "Fuzz."

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17 July 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 17, 1943. Robert warns Leonard to stay out of the military once again. He suggests that three months into basic training Leonard apply for Officer Candidate School. Robert is dismayed that "Dottie" got engaged and notes "There won't be any girls left by the time I get back." Robert concludes his letter, "Write soon & stay out of the Infantry" Signed, "Fuzz."

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24 July 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 24, 1943. After asking about Leonard's love life, Robert asserts "Say boy stay out of the army!!! Why you'll find out if you get in; Be patriotic but you can do it other ways." Robert relays his unit has been in the field two months at this point. During four days a week the soldiers get "very little sleep & very little to eat."

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4 August 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 4, 1943. Robert describes his situation in a Red vs Blue war game training. He expects to move into the woods for a "tactical phase" of continued maneuvers. He asks Leonard about the gas shortage and his plans for the car if he enlists. Signed, "Fuzz."

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16 August 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 16, 1943. Robert describes his maneuvers and mentions eating mostly "C Rations." Robert suggests that Leonard stay out of the infantry and take as little personal property as he can relaying, "Only the necessities are kept. Only the best of love letters are kept. If you have a lot of dough a money belt helps. Too much money stolen around here." Signed "Fuzzy."

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21 August 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 21, 1943. Robert relays that he received his furlough which is scheduled for September. His unit will leave for Camp Phillips, Kansas where they will stay for a month before going to California for desert maneuvers. Signed "Fuzz."

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29 September 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 29, 1943. Robert writes "at least you don't have any trouble cleaning wooden rifle." Robert asks if Leonard is located close to his brother's company and closes telling Leonard he has being going to dances a lot and that "Kansas City is okay!!" Signed, "Fuzz."

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5 October 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 5, 1943. Robert writes, "you don't have to long to go yet before 'boot' training is over." He mentions that rumors are beginning to spread about when his company will be leaving, which might be before Christmas. He mentions two women he has been writing, "I got a letter from Eleanor, it seems she & Erma compared notes & so I'm behind the eight ball. She comes out & says I use the same technique on all girls, what girls I say!" He tells Leonard that it is his last day as Supply Sergeant and will be back to…

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January 15, 1944

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 15, 1944. Winemiller reported that he received Leonard's last letter as well as peanuts from his mother. He went to Mexico on his last three day pass and just visited Hollywood. He saw H. James and went to Stage Door Canteen. He mentions that he is not bothered by Leonard writing Dotty, as she enjoys it. He is also glad that Leonard is doing well with the WAVES and wishes he was doing better with WACs.

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January 25, 1944

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 25, 1944.

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February 18, 1944

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 18, 1944.

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