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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…

My darling wife, Hello darling, I've got an hour before the truck leaves for the fields. Honey I mean to write as often as I can and I'm sorry I don't write as often as I should. Well honey I'm going back to Texas, Camp Maxey. I was worried that I…

Danny discloses that he did not get the mess sargent position and that he will be shipping out the following week. He asks her to please consider quitting her factory job due to the heat and her advanced pregnancy. He thanks her for the tomatoes that…

Leona's brother Emilio heard that the war in Europe would be over in weeks - and if not, then in 4 months. Leona tells Danny about Irene Zaccagnini, aged 14, dieing suddenly and about going to a Baptism with Danny's parents, although she felt odd not…

He is a cook. He got a purse as a gift for her. He will send money back home as soon as he gets paid. He was not too a religious man, but the distance from home makes him willing to go to church. (italian food/ libro Dante Alighiero p. 13)

Leona shares the events of the day including going to church, washing her hair, and napping. She mentions her brother Bob will have a new job when he returns as well as how lonely it is now that Johnnie has left too.

Danny expects to return home on Wednesday. He congratulates Leona on her parents moving out and informs her that he was able to receive the sacrament of Communion on Sunday.

Danny explains to Leona that the priest has made an exception and is offering him a shortened Catechism so that he can make his Communion in order to be married. Danny reveals that he cannot offer much in the way of a marital home and will explain…