Browse Items (15 total)

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.

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…

Vincenzo writes to his wife whom his affectionately calls “his dear Giulietta”. He is overjoyed to learn of her good health over this past year since she has suffered so many headaches in the past. His prayers are being answered. He recognizes that…

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.…

Vincenzo writes that many people have died, too many to list. He inquires about his family members and sends love. He also asks Giuseppina if she has $50.

The first page of the letter is spent determining the sequence of correspondences and why no letters had been received for a period of time. Then Leona tells Danny that the mine has been sealed and there is no hope of recovery. She discusses finances…

The first page of the letter is spent determining the sequence of correspondences and why no letters had been received for a period of time. Then Leona tells Danny that the mine has been sealed and there is no hope of recovery. She discusses finances…

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…

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…