Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.166 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Northern Mariana Islands Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1945 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 24.6 x 15.6 cm. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." All of his family's letters have been coming in regularly and they are very appreciated. A package of food arrived and he thanks them for some of his favorite "eats." He has completed thirty-one missions and he only has nine twelve-hour missions left. Everyone is constantly thinking about their last mission but before they get there, they've "been through the tortures of the damned" mentally. He was surprised to find the press release (GLC09620.161) that his father sent.
He hasn't heard from Barry for a while, but it's probably because he's too busy to write. "No news is good news" and they have to have faith that he's ok. He will let them know as soon as he hears anything from him or about his outfit. He and his brothers have been through a lot scattered across the globe, but his parents have handled themselves "beautifully." He's had a couple of close calls, but everything worked out. He says to always have hope.
The rainy season started again and they have eight to ten downpours a day.
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