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August 23 through 31, 1943

(1 more day here) (3 more days until I see you again) Tuesday 9:00 P.M. August 24, 1943 Hello Honey: Long time no hear yes, well you see it’s just like this… now isn’t that a good excuse. I thought you would agree. How are you? Well I just talked to your Mom and MabelContinue reading “August 23 through 31, 1943”

August 16 thru 22, 1943

7:30 PM August 16, 1943 Hello Darlin’: Well, here it is, the same day closer to you and everything I’m living for. You are probably wondering at the time this letter was written, well I got dressed for work, when I got my work shirt on, I could hardly move so I decided I betterContinue reading “August 16 thru 22, 1943”

Aug 9 thru 15, 1943

Monday 9:10 PM August 9, 1943 Hello Honey: Well, here I am again and rather low I guess, don’t know why, guess it’s because I’m so tired. Your special came at 10:00 a.m. yesterday, just before we left for church. Yes, we went to church, Momie and I. Then I took her down to BrowniesContinue reading “Aug 9 thru 15, 1943”

Aug 1 through 8, 1943

1:00 AM July 31, 1943 Hello Sweetheart: Well, here it is another day gone by, which brings us to a day closer to the time that we will be together again. My check today was for $96. Net after everything was taken out, I got $59. That is a big chunk taken out. But I’veContinue reading “Aug 1 through 8, 1943”

July 25 through 31, 1943

1:00 AM July 25th 1943, Sunday Hello Darlin’: Boy, am I tired. Lang put me down on that job I told you about. Under the 3rd platform, right in the bottom of the ship. I welded about 26 feet and about half of that had to be welded with the mirror. After work I hadContinue reading “July 25 through 31, 1943”

July 18 through 24, 1943

1:30 AM July 18, 1943 Sunday Hello Darlin’: Well here it is another day closer to you. I just got home and work and have had my shower and am ready for bed. I don’t feel so good tonight. I worked in the double bottom tonight and last night and I got a good doseContinue reading “July 18 through 24, 1943”

July 8 through 17, 1943

1:00 AM July 8, 1943 Thursday Hello Darlin’: Boy oh Boy, the time is getting closer and closer. I can hardly wait until you get here. One week from now I will say to myself. ‘I have one more night to work and then she’ll be here’. What a big day that’s going to be.Continue reading “July 8 through 17, 1943”

July 1st through 7th, 1943

1:00 AM Thursday, July 1, 1943 Hello Darling: Well here it is another month closer to July 14 and the sweetest little girl the side of heaven. I’ll bet you that 3 weeks from tonight I won’t be sitting here writing a letter to you. I’m tired as the devil tonight but I sure feelContinue reading “July 1st through 7th, 1943”

June 21 through 30th, 1943

12:30 AM June 21, 1943 Monday Hello Darlin’: Well, here it is another day closer to July and the sweetest, cutest, loveliest little angel in the world. I went downtown and stopped in to see Hook. They were going bowling and wanted me to go with them so I did. If I bowl as goodContinue reading “June 21 through 30th, 1943”

June 14 through 20, 1943

1:00 a.m. Monday, June 14, 1943 Hello Darlin’: Well, here it is another day closer to July and the sweetest little angel this side of heaven. I have just finished ironing a few things. Mostly were clothes. That was sure a wonderful telephone conversation. My blood is still pounding from just hearing your voice againContinue reading “June 14 through 20, 1943”