Lt. (j.g.) Gilbert
Steingart
U.S.S. OcelotF.P.O. San Francisco
Thursday 21 September
1944
Dearest Eleanor,
Hello darling. Just came out from the movie and now we'll
have our little visit. The picture,
"Wing and a Prayer," was quite good but still not what the men
want. Give them gals in their birthday
suits or as close to that as you can.
Then they are happy.
This has been
a quiet day. Did some work this morning
and some after lunch and the rest of the time odd and end duties and
chores. For one thing I placed an order
for additional recreational games. I
intend to install a complete card file system for our library and catalogue the
books by title and author. The fleet
librarian is helping out. It shouldn't
be too difficult a job.
Discussed
censorship with the executive officer. A
few items I purchased to send home won't be able to leave for quite some
time. I did order something for you
birthday which you should receive on the day and also I found something I think
you'll like that I'll send right off.
However some books for Linda, hankies and a charm bracelet will have to
wait. Please understand dear. I can't just send anything I like as can
shore based personnel.
No mail today
so I'll expect a couple tomorrow. I hope
Linda is completely recovered by now. I
still don't know what to get Norma. I can
get some dolls from the Army Exchange.
How about a suggestion. With no
letter from you I have no question so--no answers.
Do you
remember the play "Lysistrata?"
The spelling is probably wrong, but after the war when I come back I'll
be in the same condition as portrayed by the returning warriors in the play and
you'd better not try any holding out.
Good night my Sweet.
Loving you as ever
Gil
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