Monday 4 September 1944,
8:15 AM
Dearest Eleanor,
Yesterday was
my duty day--just another day aboard.
Nothing of interest to talk about.
The movie we had was "Dark Mountain." If it comes your way, miss it--just a waste
of time.
I forgot to
answer a question in yesterday's letter regarding accounts. You don't have to bother with Miss
Earnest. Anyone who hasn't made a
payment since August 1st needs jacking up.
If they have a phone, call them.
If not turn them over to the California Professional Bureau. A small piece is better than nothing.
A few of us
got together yesterday on the subject of babies, obstetricians, etc. and I was
able to make several enlightening remarks on the subject. Then we talked about buying items of wear for
the better half and again I put in my two cents. You see, we have so much time with so little
to do that I really solve all worldly problems.
Yes, I can hear you now, "If you have so much time why not write
longer letters and more often?"
Yes, my sweet, but for reasons that I can't mention it is difficult to
write now and besides what shall I write about?
The weather is constant, warm with blue skies and occasional white
clouds. No rain in the past week. Evenings are cool and comfortable. I'm well and miss you and the kids
terribly. So I can repeat the above
twice a day, day in and day out. The
censors will pass that but it is silly to repeat same and nothing else.
I'm going on
liberty this morning. Your package has
been on its way for about a week. Maybe
I'll find something for the kids that I can send off immediately.
Well
Sweetheart, nothing else to gab about and besides I have a couple of patients
waiting. Will write again tonight when I
return if there is anything at all to tell.
In the meantime be good and don't upset yourself about nothing. I love you and always will.
Your loving husband
Gil
Lt (jg) G. Steingart
U.S.S. OcelotF.P.O. San Francisco
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