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Hi Leona: I'm going to college now. It's a nice place here. Before I left Colo. I got word from Johnnie. How is everything with you. Give my best to all. Notice my promotion

Hi Leona: Getting closer to civilization all the time. Write me sometime or you'll hear from me again in some other state. That's how quick I've been traveling. Write.

Hi Leona: I think I'm about ready to hear from you. I'm back in training and it is hot. It won't be long now. Bye now and please write

Hi Leo: How's the beautiful gal from Bellaire doing in Detroit? Still working at nights? as for me I'm still kicking up some dust. The sandwich was good. I think I'll have another. I'll write a letter later in the meantime let's hear from you. Give…

Hi Leona: I'm on my ways again. Monday I'm leaving for Grimell College, Iowa. We go on a ... tonight and I hope it don't get too cold. So long. I'll see you later. Be good. Connie.

Name: Dan Pichney Place and date of birth: East Elmhurst, NY, February 21, 1950 Generation: 3rd Family origin:  Maternal grandparents:  Francesca Vitti from Putignano, near Bari (Puglia, Italy) from Castellana Grotte, near Bari (Puglia,…

Danny's letter starts off reassuring that if she moves to Detroit she would get a good job and like it. He mentions Mimi, Mario, Emil, Louie, and her brother Bob. He is excited that she will be coming down to Detroit, especially since he will be…

Danny suggests that Leona has a one-track mind because she is unwavering in her decisions. He says he will try to be fair with her: she can come to Detroit when she is ready, set the engagement, pick the ring, and they will be married when she is…

The letter from Danny was hand delivered by Paul Perfetti. Danny continues to question why Leona will not move to Detroit especially since her mother is there. How much longer will she have him suffer? He jokes that he is being a good boy and that…

Danny writes to let Leona know that he is saddened to know that she does not intend to visit until March and he will likely be gone by then. He has asked her not to write him again unless she wishes to explain, but that he loves her with all his…