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Letters from the early 1940s while a couple, the correspondents of these letters, were apart while Cy was serving for the United States Army Air Force in Europe during World War 2 and Tessie was working in New York City.
It's been such a long time since I was able to sit down and write I've almost forgotten
how. The first mail from home came in last night. There were three letters from you
March -18, 22, 24 and the G.U.B paper from
If there were some way I could rush this letter to you sweet I would so you would know there is nothing to worry -about. It was a very long wait for us both. Now that I am settled again you will hear from me as often as is possible Tessie. Those three letters are going to keep me going for some time because as yet the mail isn't very regular from all accounts. I won't be able to write every day but it will be often sweet.
I won't try to tell you all that has happened since my last letter, it would take
several pages. Each time I wirte I will give you a few lines about it. First of all we
are in Italy
Source: History.com Staff. “Italian Campaign.” History.com, Aamp&E
Television Networks, 2009,
www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/italian-campaign.
I was so very glad to hear you and the baby are both feeling well. Since this time of year isn't any too nice back home it's hard to keep from catching cold. Snooky must be growing like a little weed. Thank goodness she is such a good girl and doesn't make it any harder for you. She will soon be able to crawl around if she keeps going like she has been.
These have been long empty days sweet. Moreso for you because you didn't have any idea
of what was going on. We were in very slight danger all the way. I hope that they sent
out cards telling you of our arrival because they will travel faster than this letter.
We didn't get time to write the first day and there wasn't any mail service organized
anyway. We have been here just a few
There isn't any way of telling what lies ahead sweet but we know each day is bringing us nearer. Try not to worry sweet. I'm feeling ok.. All those things you wrote about will soon be true. Drop the folks a line and let them know I'm ok because I'm not able to write for a day or so.
How is all the gang doing? Give them my regards. Sweet