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Vincenzo writes to his wife who is in La Spezia with their daughter Rosina. She will be headed to Bagnoli with Peppina. Vincenzo hopes that this will facilitate her return to America. We learn that she has been in Italy for a few months at this time.…

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.

Giuseppina laments not having met Maria Teresa. She tells them about her family's health and her son's travels.

Vincenzo begins his letter to his wife updating her on their previous correspondences and telling her that he is happy she had a good trip from (La) Spezia to Napoli. He understands that she is sad to no longer be with their daughter but he reminds…

Rose fills Leona in on what she received for her birthday and Christmas from her honey, and she asks Leona how she is doing.

Danny went to church. When he went inside the booth, he started to be scared and then mumbled. He hopes the war will be finishing soon.

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Rosina mentions Pasqualino's death. She also refers to a photo of her sister Gemma that she received from her father Vincenzo in New York. Her son Angelo got sick but Rosina tells her mother not to worry. She also discusses money…

Leona talks about her baby. Leona is worried about soldiers cheating with other girls. Anyway she is happy and confident about her husband and his love. Then she talks about her brother and part of her family.

Vincenzo is happy to hear that his wife is getting better. Vincenzo can't wait to know when his wife will join him in America, and he hopes that the date will be set soon. He asks her to bring salame and sopressata.

The baby is growing fast. Leona had to buy a pipe for Danny, but she felt embarassed because she don't know anything about pipes. Lucia will help her to buy one. Leona expresses the wish to have Danny back as soon as possible.