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Danny has received confirmation that at the end of this training he will remain at the camp as a cook. Unfortunately, the others are being shipped overseas. He has received the watch that Leona sent him. He references that his mother has the same…

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…

Danny writes to his "darling wife" letting her know that he is feeling better after two weeks and looking forward to coming home for a kiss. He lets her know he meant every word of the poem he sent even though he did not write it. He asks her to…

Betty, Leona's former colleague, writes to congratulate Leona on her marriage and inquire about her move to Texas and also updates her on the events in the office.

Laura, Leona's former colleague, writes to congratulate Leona on her marriage and inquire about her move to Texas and also updates her on the events in the office.

Zia Giuseppina and Zia Antonietta are trying to find a husband for Anna. Anna has gold and a good hope chest ("un buon corredo"). She is 37 years old. Gelsomina wishes that Anna will get married soon.

Emil announces to Danny that he is planning to marry Jean in January and hopes that his dear friend will participate in the wedding while he is home on furlough.

Leona's letter addresses Danny's question (obviously marriage) with great indecision and never coming out and saying what th equestion - or her decision is. She really wants to make him (and herself) happy and is hoping to have a better answer after…

(Envelope missing) Danny asks Leona how she's doing and tells her that he'll be working a cooking shift on the night of the big Christmas dinner. He tells her about his new friend Robert Ianarelli who just got married and starts writing about how…