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Category: 1944 Letters

‘Mail Hasn’t Caught Up; At a Loss for What to Write’

June 23, 2014

This is a quick V-mail without much detail. He reiterates his strong desire to receive candy — along with the staples of cigarettes and razor blades. … More ‘Mail Hasn’t Caught Up; At a Loss for What to Write’

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If I’m Here 118 months … There’s Nothing Anyone Can Do

June 21, 2014

Babe seems a little put out by something his parents had heard. Did they get bad information suggesting he should be discharged after 18 months in the service? “I don’t care who told you about or where you read it why. Don’t believe it.” … More If I’m Here 118 months … There’s Nothing Anyone Can Do

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On the Art of Ironing

April 12, 2014

Plus: “If my typewriter gets home at all it should be pretty soon because one of the fellows here sent home an accordion just before I sent the ‘writer and it arrived in Colorado about a month ago.” … More On the Art of Ironing

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‘Next Time You Send a Package, Put Chicken Noodle Soup in It’

November 1, 2013

He sent a typewriter home, but doesn’t actually think it will get there. … More ‘Next Time You Send a Package, Put Chicken Noodle Soup in It’

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I saw the picture "Cover Girl" the other night, and I thought it was pretty good.

‘Send Cigarettes in Your Next Package and Each Christmas’

October 30, 2013

Plus: “I saw the picture ‘Cover Girl’ the other night, and I thought it was pretty good. I also saw ‘Bathing Beauty,’ which also was a fair picture.” … More ‘Send Cigarettes in Your Next Package and Each Christmas’

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Letters from an Everyman in WWII Frank D. "Babe" Mauro Born, Oct. 9, 1924 Died, May 4, 1945

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