Lt. (j.g.) Gilbert
Steingart
U.S.S. Ocelot, F.P.O.
San Francisco
Thursday 25 January
1945, 10:00 PM
Dearest Eleanor,
Hello
Sweetheart, I hit the jackpot again today, eighteen letters all at once. They were all from you Sweet, except for one
from your mother and mine and a thank note from one of my patients with thanks for
the Xmas card. Your mail was marked, 11,
12, 14, 16, and 18 of January. I still
don't know whether that package you got, but didn't open because the kids were
still awake, was the one with the books.
Guess there are still some letters written on the 13th or 14th I haven't
gotten, maybe tomorrow.
Today was a
busy day. I worked all morning and this
afternoon too, until 3:15 PM. Then I
went to my room and read from "Forever Amber" for awhile. Censored some mail, showered and dressed for
dinner. After dinner we stood around on
deck and talked. Then I wrote a letter
to the "Fearless Five." By
then it was time for the movies so I went.
We had "And Now Tomorrow" with Allan Ladd and Loretta Young
and here I am.
Now to your
mail. Sounds like Marty will put over
that Center. There should be plenty of
money around and he'll get it.
I'm really
happy to hear that you are getting out and having a little fun. That makes everything much easier to bear.
Well dear the
scuttlebutt is not so good now. This
time it's June but I do hope that it's wrong.
Anyway I'm still hopeful.
Spanish mackerel
is a good eating fish and someday I'll take you and our girls fishing. That was a sweet card you sent me on my
birthday dear and I miss you too.
It is funny
about Hy Kaplan. In the mail today I got a V-mail dated September 8 from my
mother. It was written for her by Norma
Clark and properly addressed. However
the address was crossed out and indications of numerous searches of the file
are recorded on the envelope. Here's
hoping for the best.
Looks like
your teaching is holding up OK. After
all two or three times a week is enough time for you to put in. That gives you plenty of time to shop, take
care of the house, and still not be too tired to go out for an evening.
Alexander is
not the same corpsman I had in San Diego.
It's just a coincidence of similar names.
The chains
you sent are both too short and too heavy for a necklaces. If you can find longer ones send them
on. I'll work out the heavy part. Soon you should have the two necklaces that I
made for the kids and you'll see what I mean.
Yes dear, our
food is always as good as the menus indicate.
As a matter of fact the Ocelot has the reputation of being the best
eating ship in this area and that covers a lot of water.
The upper
bunk in my room is empty now. The new
ensign moved into recently vacated quarters with two other officers. Orders are still expected for two or three officers
within the next thirty days.
The pineapple
story is interesting and new to me. The
Dole plant was very interesting. I
thought the censors cut my recount out of my letter to you. Yes dear, we have a date to go back to Hawaii
on our fifteenth anniversary.
By the way,
in the next package you send, throw in a few dime store earrings. Have them heavy enough to hold a shell. You'll be able to tell the size when you get
the necklaces I sent on.
Saw
"Summer Storm" some time ago.
I enjoyed it a lot. You mention
something about Belle Hirsch's sister going to the dentist but I couldn't make
out your writing.
If the phone
calls persist you might report it to the police. It may be some youngster or it could be some
guy calling Betty and hanging up when you answer. But one can never tell.
That sailor
boy made a lot of guesses but he is way off the track. Don't you worry about me Honey.
Darling some
of my "remembers" seem so far away and long ago. Do you remember when I took on the
Professional Bureau and you were provoked at my spending the $50 plus $17.50
per month? After this is over I'll go
back and pay them twice that fee if necessary and I bet you'll be their biggest
rooter.
I'm really
all washed up now Sweet, so good night and pleasant dreams.
Love,
Gil
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