Keywords
World War II;United States Army
Transcription
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Tues., June 15, 1943
Dear Miss Blaney,
I finally got around to answer your letter.
At the present time, I am a very busy man in our Uncle’s Army.
During the day I am working at Battalion Headquarters office and at night, I’m teaching a group of illiterates. So you see, I have very little time to myself.
It is really a site [sic], Miss Blaney, to see so many soldiers who can’t either read or write. You would never think that such a condition existed in this land of ours which has equal opportunities for all.
Before I go any further, I want to thank you personally for that nice box of “goodies.” That was really nice of you.
I was awfully glad to hear from you that Ben Scuda has been found. I bet that brought much happiness to his family. He must have a lot of interesting stories to tell.
I really haven’t much to say as to my activities as a soldier. All I do is clerical work and teach illiterates. As far as being a soldier, I’m one just in uniform.
How is the Bryant Ledger working out? I bet those girls are doing just as well a job as the fellows have in the post or even better.
Is Mr. Mercier still free from Uncle Sam?
How are all the other teachers, Miss Hines, Miss Collins, etc.? I should like to write to them individually, but time doesn’t permit. Someday I shall surprise them with a letter.
I’m sorry I have to write such a short letter, but I must get back to work.
Give everyone at school my regards and in closing, thanks a lot for that package.
Sincerely,
John [Transcription ends]
