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Danny mentions the "son" but he was not born yet! (Maybe referring to Sue's pregnancy referenced in letter 1944 -01-05) I think this letter actually dates to 1945 even though the date reads 44. Danny is stationed in Germany and has disclosed to Leona…

Danny explains to Leona that the priest has made an exception and is offering him a shortened Catechism so that he can make his Communion in order to be married. Danny reveals that he cannot offer much in the way of a marital home and will explain…

Danny expects to return home on Wednesday. He congratulates Leona on her parents moving out and informs her that he was able to receive the sacrament of Communion on Sunday.

Roger Di Paolo is responding to the telegram announcing Leona's wedding and notifying her that he cannot get leave to attend. The letter assumes a pessimistic tone as he indicates that he will soon be on the boat. He informs Leona that hers is one of…

Robert Ianarelli begins by apologizing for previous "nasty" letter he sent to Leona and congratulates her on her marriage. He goes on to wish her well and that her husband is not sent to the Island whre he has been for 28 months. He describes how…

In Italian but a strong influence of dialect (and some influence of English in the spelling) -- probably the mother does not speak English. Along with inviting her parents to visit her, she asks her mother to mail her salami and jarred mushrooms.

Leona writes just before going to sleep so that she will feel like Danny is beside her. She asks him to think of a girl's name and a boy's middle name. She has enclosed a letter she received from Roger Di Paolo too. Roger Di Paolo had written a…

LT 1944-05-16.pdf
Leona's letter recounts social happenings: war inspired wedding for Jan, seeing Grace at her sister's, Bill being in Florida, shopping with her mom, etc. And, there is a lot of talk about food: Leona was going to make "nokis" for dinner; she bought a…

Danny's sugar report thanks Leona for having his mom send underwear although he really needs undershirts. There is discussion of Jean's baby and about a dream that Leona had about Roger Di Paolo's safety. He asks his wife if she will be returning to…

Danny's letter follows up on her doctor's appointment. He claims she is a good wife because she followed orders to drink milk even though she does not like it. There is mention of doctor, hospital, and baby expense coverage.
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