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Rose writes that she has quit school to begin working. She wishes Leona well with her move to Detroit.

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Danny's letter is a follow up to a phone conversation the night before. He now understands that Leona wants to get her family affairs settled before moving to Detroit. He tells her that he does not visit any Italian families with daughters so that…

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Danny is thrilled that Leona is moving to Detroit in March. He plans to give her the engagement ring for Easter and responds that he agrees to get married in St. John's Church. He asks that she not tell anyone that he has received a deferment from…

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…

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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…

Rosina inquires about the flood and encourages Leona to come to Detroit. It would be in Leona's best interest in order to spend time with Danny since he may leave for the army like Dominick Celestine. She asks about Mimi, Jean, and Joe.

Rose is frustrated about the war. Reggie has had his screen test and will be sent off in a matter of time. Rose hopes they will get ot see each other before Leona moves to Detroit and she sympathizes with her about having to leave her hometown.
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