Lt. (j.g.) Gilbert
Steingart
U.S.S. Ocelot, F.P.O.
San Francisco
Thursday 19 April 1945,
7:25 PM
Dearest Sweetheart,
Hello Darling,
how are you today, busy? This being our
big girl's birthday, I bet you've been rushing around all day.
I too have
been busy. I worked in my office all
morning and part of the afternoon. I
spent the remainder of the afternoon working on that coconut paperweight I've
talked about making. It is all finished
except for a coat of clear varnish that I'll put on tomorrow. It'll really look nice.
After I left
my office I went up on the poop deck with a book and got the sun for an
hour. I'm reading a historical novel
entitled "Look Away, Look Away" but I'll have to refer back to the
book for the name of the author. It is
about a migration of southern aristocrats to Brazil immediately after the Civil
War and is based on fact. I believe
you'd find it interesting; try to get hold of it.
Today, I got
one letter, dated the 10th, from my favorite girl friend. So you are back at
John Adams Junior High. You seem to like
it there and your present assignment is a cinch.
What about
Linda's eyes? I never did get a letter
telling me what the doctor said. Now you
mention going back. Repeat the
"dope" in a couple of letters so I'll be sure to hear even if one gets
lost in the shuffle.
We have
another repeat movie tonight, "Janie." I hope we get some new ones
soon. All we've been seeing lately are
repeat showings.
No more for
now, so I'll sign off with love and kisses to all my loved ones.
Yours always,
Gil
