Lt. (j.g.) Gilbert
Steingart
U.S.S. Ocelot, F.P.O.
San Francisco
Thursday, 28 December
1944, 7:00 PM
Dearest Eleanor,
Well darling
here I am again. Nothing much to talk
about. Just routine matters to take care
of.
Worked all morning and then read a
couple of stories in the "Post."
After lunch I visited with a Jewish ensign who is waiting for his ship
and living aboard temporarily. Then I
finished a little something I've been making for Linda. I am going to make one for Norma and one for you
to match. Won't tell, I want it to be a
surprise.
Just before
dinner I visited with the skipper and discussed additional recreation for the
ship's company. Then I showered and
changed. After dinner I talked with a
few of the officers attached to the flag.
Don't set your heart on it but there is a good chance of us heading home
in about three months. It's all scuttlebutt,
but usually this source is reliable
The movie
tonight is "Ah, What a Night," with Eddie Low and Jean Park. Also there is one reel of Community Singing,
a cartoon, a newsreel, a travelogue, and a reel on fishing. Quite a complete show, eh?
There was no
mail again today and I'm really looking forward to my mail now. Just not hearing for five days seems like I
haven't heard in five years.
Darling, do
you remember when you were in Philly and how I never would put down in black
and white just how I felt? Am I a
changed correspondent now? Or don't you
still know? Well darling for any little
doubts that you may have just wait until I return. My how they will vanish.
Good night Sweetheart,
I love you with all my heart and --- (?)
Love,
Gil
