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’
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
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
Did Babe’s end come as the result of a joy ride, celebrating the German surrender in Italy? … More A Sad End, But Perhaps Closure?
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’
