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Written in pencil on Air Force letterhead paper. It describes life in Texas, flying, and asks about marriage.

The letter was returned to sender. Danny is telling his former employer, Ralph, about his promotion from Pvt. to Sgt. and that he is working as first cook. He mentions that he will be coming home on furlough to get married and would like Ralph to…

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…

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…

Danny suggests that Leona has a one-track mind because she is unwavering in her decisions. He says he will try to be fair with her: she can come to Detroit when she is ready, set the engagement, pick the ring, and they will be married when she is…

Danny apologizes for having consulted with his mother and sister about marrying Leona when he returns on furlough. Leona was very upset with him in her previous letter. He also reveals that he may not be coming home at the end of training becasue he…

Danny was so excited to have spoken to Leona on the phone. He says that he had a million things to say but the only ones that came to mind were military secrets and he didn't dare say those! He already refers to her as his wife and tells her that he…
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