Lieut. Gilbert
Steingart
U.S.S. Ocelot, F.P.O.
San Francisco
Friday 20 July 1945,
7:00 PM
Dearest Eleanor,
Hello my
Sweet, here I am again. I had my usual
busy morning but this afternoon being field day I had no appointments and had
all the time to myself.
Several
officers were going over to the beach on business so I tagged along. Just as we hit the beach it began to blow and
rain like I've never seen before. We
gathered at the club and drank beer until the squall abated and then we all
went our own ways. I went out on the
highway and thumbed a ride to the hospital where Simmie is stationed and
visited with him for an hour. Then I
returned to the club to meet the others.
I had time for two more beers before we were all present. We shoved off but didn't quite make the first
sitting of the wardroom and had to wait until 6:30 to eat. That gave me plenty of time to shower and
clean up before chow and now here I am.
I got six letters
today. Three were from you, my darling.
There was one each from Ethyl, Leon and Libby.
Now here goes.
I do hope all
you Lake Arrowhead plans come off smoothly now.
Another disappointment would be too much.
I really feel
okay and though my letters are short you shouldn't interpret that to mean I'm low
and discouraged. Of course there is
nothing to cheer about. I really do miss
you and the kids. Yet I am safe and have
as many comforts as one could expect and I am doing the work I like. However the heat is terrific and it does sap
a fellow's enthusiasm and pep.
I'm really
hoping and planning to be with you on your birthday. Next month I'll send in my request for my
next assignment. We'll just have to be
patient, wait, and see.
From the
amount of time you've spent cleaning, the house sure must have been a mess when
the painters and floor men were finished.
I hope you didn't overdo. You
know that another day more or less wouldn't make any difference.
Tonight's
movie is "China Sky" with Randolph Scott and is supposed to be
good.
I just had my next correspondence course lesson typed up and after I've edited it, I'll send it off.
I just had my next correspondence course lesson typed up and after I've edited it, I'll send it off.
That is all
the dope for tonight honey so I'll sign off.
Goodnight Sweetheart and pleasant dreams.
Love,
Gil
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