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He writes this letter to his mother in law. He excuses the late response, he just found out about his brother's terrible condition. He went to his house and he found him unconscious. After 36 hours, his brother's heart stopped beating in his hands.…

Giuseppe writes his mother in law to thank her for the pasta ("tagliatelle) and flour (farina) and thanks on behalf of Angiolino for the 3000 lire. He assures her that she is always on their minds and he is tormented knowing that although she is iin…

Leona has not received any mail from Danny for three days, but she read his letter at his mom's house She talks about the weather at home and asks about his weather. She updates on Gracie and Jeanette whose husband was put in the 7th Service and will…

Leona addresses Danny for the first time as "My Darling (Husband)" . She jokes that she will give him "a good spanking for a welcome instead of a big kiss". She and Danny's mom question the silence between letters and thanks him for a poem he wrote…

Health and baby news, short

Don't go around in just shorts under the trees.. "I am not trying to be funny, honey, I really mean that, so please try to be careful and don't go getting yourself sick". Letter from Johnny, in England flying bombs. Friend's husband in Hawaii. Heard…

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

Bruzzese writes that he’s returned from visiting his family and found them to be in good health. Giovanni is coming to Italy soon and he hopes he will arrive before Giuseppina’s departure. He thanks her for her hospitality and sends his regards to…

Leona's cousin Roger Di Paolo has been so busy that he is writing the letter on his lap in an open field. He is sharing a tent with Leona's brother. They were relocated since someone got the measles.

Rosina writes to her mother. She speaks about her son, Angiolino, who was ill but is doing better. She speaks extensively about receiving goods from her family including coffee, soap and cherries (bottiglia di cigilie). She sends cigarettes to her…