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

Transcription

My dearest Johnny: — Gosh, honey, I hope you’re okay and also I’m sorry I hadn’t written sooner. I know you’ve really been busy on Okinawa. I cut out a picture of a 105 Howitzer, deep in water as you described in your letter… You’ll never know how deeply happy I felt over the Okinawa victory. I was so overjoyed and RELIEVED! The folks at home really worry over you boys, believe me...

Blodgett 08081945.pdf (200 kB)
Handwritten Letter

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