Title

Letter written by Patricia O'Brien Aiken to Lieutenant Albert Shelton Aiken postmarked December 10, 1941

Authors

Patricia O'Brien Aiken

Document Type

Personal Letter

Keywords

World War ll;Correspondence;Work;Camaraderie of War Wives;Censor's Marks;Letting Hair Down;Readjustment;Weather;Aviation;Mail as a morale builder

Rights Management

Test

Transcription

Why Darling –

That was the most horrible letter I’ve ever received. You not only blasted our future to bits, but you did it in a hurry. Look, I know the army is efficient and all, but have a heart. It wasn’t like you at all, and who’s supposed to be the pessimist in this duo?...