Friday, 9 November
1945, 9:35 PM
Dearest Eleanor,
It was just
a month ago today that the typhoon hit--that day and night I'll long remember. Last
night it really rained and today has been overcast. At the moment the wind is howling through the
trees and it will be cold enough for two blankets tonight. For my money they ought to give Okinawa back
to the Japs and make them all live on it.
Today was
just another day to cross off the calendar. This afternoon we did
get a stack
of mail. I got letters from you dated
October 29 and 30 plus a Dental Society Bulletin and a Dental Digest. You are quite concerned about equipment, but I'm
not. I'd rather take my time looking
around. First, the Los Angeles County
Society has been canvassing dentists to find out who would like a returning
service man in his office for awhile.
The Army and Navy should be releasing some equipment soon. I'd like a crack at that too. Further I've learned with my ten years of
experience that equipment can be good without Ritter or SS White tags on the
individual units. You might consult with
the California Professional Bureau about these different possibilities. Unless they say the case is hopeless don't
obligate us for any equipment. A month
more or less won't make any difference.
Our exec got
bureau orders today. My request went in
just a couple of days after his. Maybe
I'll get a break and get mine soon and then Xmas will be a happy holiday at the
Steingarts. Don't know what to say about
the possibility of meeting me in Frisco.
It may be terribly crowded. As
for myself I'd rather come straight home.
We can always go away for a few days and be comfortable doing it. Maybe I'll be lucky and come in at San
Pedro. Then we can meet in Long Beach or
go somewhere together just the two of us.
In any case it is all still "if." We'll have to wait and see.
Tonight's
movie was the "Hidden Eye" with Edward Arnold. Another repeat for us from the "Mighty
O." The YP238 gang left today so
there are only five of our officers left here and six still on the ship.
That is all
the dope for tonight. Goodnight
Sweetheart I'll see you in my dreams.
Love,
Gil
Captain and Exec in front of Ocelot severed by the Nestor
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