Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.145 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Northern Mariana Islands Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1944 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 27.4 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He now has four missions under his belt. As he completes more missions, the tension and anxiety lessens, though "you're always scared of flak bursting around your ship." He's learned to keep calm enough to perform his duties. After Church on Sunday, Barry was waiting for him at his tent and he treated Barry and his friend to a "delicious Sunday dinner." He hasn't seen Jack Naylor at all, but he'll look out for him. He hasn't received the film or the Christmas box yet. He does ask if his parents could send along the gifts he has for Don and Jim. He can't talk about much more as missions can't be discussed.
The letter is dated "The Marianas, November 14th." "Letters in a Box" dates this leter as November 14, 1944.
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