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Angelo writes about the death of his uncle and the funeral. He also really wants to come to America and is asking about the procedure and even requests the money for it. Angelo talks about being sick and that he is now recovered. He wants to come to…

She got two letters from him this morning. She was sorry he found Camp Robinson in bad condition, asked him how were his quarters. Asks him to let her know everything important right away because he knows how inquisitive she is. She left with his…

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.

Danny responds to Leona mentioning the baby wiggling and tells her how much more he continues to love her in light of them becoming parents. He admits that he really did not want his wife to work but is aquiescing since there is a war. There is…

Danny tells Leona that they are expecting several new men to arrive at the camp in the upcoming days. He may not be mess sargent for long. He mentions that he visited Finlin's new apartment. The rent was $37.50. Danny apologizes for any times he may…

Danny writes his wife after returning from church. Although he did not make communion, he plans to do so the following Sunday and lets her know that he has purchased 2 GI rosaries, one for himself and one to send to her. He remarks that he will take…

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 in…

Giuseppina talks about getting money, and conversion from the American dollar to Italian currency. She wants her son to come to the U.S. after she comes, but they argued about the timing.

Leona recaps her day and some conversations at work. She also brings up an argument that she and Danny had in the past, saying that she hopes they never have another conversation like that (he said she was money hungry) again. She asks him how he…

There is a black and white photo of her dog, Tippie, enclosed with this letter. Johnnie is home on furlough and the house is full. Leona says that she is blushing as she explains to Danny that she is moody and it may be because she should be having…