Last time I posted a letter it was from the wife this time it is from the solider (husband).
Aug. 25th, 1942
Good morning darling,
I'll bet you think I forgot to write yesterday but I just dated the letter wrong. It looks like we ready for sailing honey but I have no information as to when or where. I got shot this morning. Don't get excited as it was only the second typhus shot. I have 1 more typhus a yellow fever & an activating tetanus. These are given a week a part so I think it could be Sept. 15th before we are ready to go. The longer we stay on this side of the ocean the better I like it.
Well tomorrow I will have been here a full 3 months, and it seems like that many years. Just think what a chance I am missing making money if I could be there. It's possible that conditions will be good for a few years after things are settled down & if we can pay for a home we can pull through the depression that will follow.
I love you darling more than any husband ever loved his wife and I sure look forward to the time when I can be with you.
Goodbye darling,
Your Soldier
Such a treasure, my Mom burned all the letters she and my Dad wrote each other!! She said they were private between them...but Oh how I wish I could read them.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing.
A timeless treasure...words forever stamped on paper and on some young woman's heart. andrea@townandprairie
ReplyDeleteThese letters are priceless. Interesting that he knew there would be a boom followed by a depression - I hope he was in the investment business!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet!
ReplyDeleteOh that is so sweet! I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love reading old letters! I have a book called Love Letters Lost by Babbette Hines and it is filled with photocopied letters that were found. The romance of it all...just beautiful. You should check out that book! I got it years ago and still love it.
ReplyDeleteOh- Doesn't that just make you feel all choked up? To know how much he loved her? I think he was especially wise as to what was going to happen when the war was over! Did you sign up for my giveaway? xo Diana
ReplyDeleteOh, wow that is so touching, I really felt choked up. He really loves her, you can feel it in the letter. Gosh don't you miss getting letters, all we get is bills! I would keep this letter so safe.. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best Par.Tay!
ReplyDeleteWow. I have to wonder how these could end up outside the hands of a beloved family member! I'm glad they're with you - someone who respects them and shares them.
ReplyDelete-Revi
So very sweet! Such a lost art. Thanks for sharing these wonderful letters.
ReplyDeleteJane
Aw! Very sweet. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMadison xxx
This is so sweet. I love the way he signed it....Your Soldier.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! I inherited my grandpas letters home from the Korean war and I have them in one of his brief cases. I want to do something special with them to display them in my home but I am terrified of ruining them. There is something so special about these heartfelt letters that were sent home that makes everyone smile, laugh and cry. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet. What a shame that letter writing is becoming a lost art.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it interesting to read the thoughts and feelings from long ago!?! I have a few old love letters between a lawyer and his love. Precious!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I enjoy reading old letters and I have to agree that more people should write letters more often.
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Cheryl
What a sweet letter. Thanks for sharing them. It gives us quite a glimpse into the lives of our parents and grandparents. I'm following you via Linky Followers. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteLynn at Cottage and Creek
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This one is more tender than the last- it brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteOk....so I lied. And, yes, I'm still here. But you know I loved that first letter you posted and was so glad to see that you posted a second. I love, love, love these..... No clearer glimpse into the past than this.... Thanks so much for sharing..... r
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