A.W.O.L. ??
YOU SHOULD HAVE RETURNED MONDAY. IN THE FUTURE, WHEN YOU SEE YOU CAN’T MAKE IT BACK ON TIME, CALL ME COLLECT AND LET ME KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT YOU.

BUT THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED -->

April 15, 1944

Dear Gang,

The dreary, dull, monotonous army training was interrupted for a time when first I received a package of two flats of cigarettes and later on I received your cheery Easter greeting. Those interruptions are very welcomed and greatly appreciated. I can look over at the boys from the “Ivy” colleges and say “hell man look what my little college does for me.

A.S.T.P. closed down and I’m now in training with the 90^th Chemical Bn.. It doesn’t sound difficult but I’ll vouch for the fact that it a rough outfit. That reminds me I sure will be glad to start handling a few vouchers soon now.

Regards to all and thanks again.

Sincerely
Leon Finkle
“Pinky”

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COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY

Sept. 11, 1943

Dear Miss Blaney,

While Cofman is busy organizing a orchestra so that we might enjoy a few dances here at William + Mary. I thought I’d drop you a note and give you his address so that he too might have a copy of the Ledger.

My copy hasn’t gotten here yet but I expect it any day now. I’d like to thank you for it now for I know you realize how I’ll enjoy reading it.

Moe and I have been together ever since we left Bryant. The army chose to send us here for further training in the field of engineering and once again we’re able to ramble to and from classes, pass + flunk tests and criticize professors. Naturally we don’t lead the life of “Joe College” every thing is still army of G.I. Plenty of drill, rigorous physical program and a greatly accelerated scholastic schedule.

I’m rather envious of Bryant and its abundance of Women and from all reports I understand their quite a beautiful lot but we’re waiting for the girls to return here in about 2 weeks 600 will arrive so I haven’t much right to appear envious. however we’ll be glad to get back and finish our job there. It won’t be long now.

Sincerely,
Leon Finkle

Cadet Morris Cofman
Co A 3321 ASTU
College of William + Mary
Williamsburg, Va.

It wasn’t Dave Kaufman as you wrote me. I don’t know his serial no. but it’s not necessary.

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[Engraved inside card]:

A Merry Christmas greeting
And a joyous wish to say
May happiness be with you
Every minute of the day.

Cadet Leon H. Finkle
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

[Handwritten]:

Received your very thoughtful gift Thanks a million.
Pinky[?]
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