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01_18_1947.pdf
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.…

01_12_1947_2.pdf
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…

LT 1944-09-07.pdf
Leona tells Danny that she drank hot chocolate that morning, and that the baby is kicking vigorously. She couldn't write the night before because she has been busy at work. She tells him that the maintenance workers are on strike and the plant is…

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LT 08-23-1944.pdf
Had most beautiful dream about wife and baby. Sitting now under a tree with only shorts on. Needs to keep order in kitchen. "I heard they are going to make M.P.s [Military Police] out of all the trainees here. I sure feel sorry for them because that…

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News from sister. Bob is working in a new job shipping to army ships. Takes order from Navy. "We feel much closer to the war in this job"

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Danny has been hearing that Leona is working too hard and not getting enough rest. He warns her to take care of herself and not lose weight. He mentions that he will be sending home the letters she has written him so that she can save them. They do…

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Leona has not received any mail from Danny for three days, but she read his letter at his mom's house She talks about the weather at home and asks about his weather. She updates on Gracie and Jeanette whose husband was put in the 7th Service and will…

Geo is responding to Leona's letter which he just received - from 5/3. He has been doing a lot of traveling, most recently form Daggett, CA to Mobile, AL. He remarks how speedy it was by plane, 13 hours and 20 minutes. He comments on the fact that…

He asks is she still works at the bank. He tells her some "moron jokes"

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Robert Ianarelli writes about how exhausted he is from losing sleep to work, attend parties and see friends off. He mentions seeing Leona's brother Emilio (referred to as Emil in other letters) frequently and how much he likes seeing Italian movies.…
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