A Record

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Tuesday 29 February 1944, 1720 o'clock

 

Dear Eleanor,

          The same routine again today.  Worked all morning, lunch at 1130, volleyball at 1200, back to work at 1300 and plugged away all afternoon.  At 1530, instead of the regular lecture, we were shown pictures of the different types of ships and their armament and a reel on first aid aboard ship.  Went to chow at 1700 and back here at the clinic twenty minutes later to write my daily note to you.

          I got another letter from you today.  That makes three in two days--a record.

          I'm going to go to town tomorrow noon and place an ad for a place to rent.  If there are no results, I'll contact Sipper's friend at the Grant.  Or should I see him right away?  I'll discuss it with you by phone tomorrow.

          Don't know what I'll do tonight.  Saw "Lady and Monster" last night--a very interesting movie but you wouldn't like it.  It is also on tonight.  Taylor and Gilman are going downtown.  I may join them.  I'll see later.

          I really feel good today and hope that you and the kids are O.K. too.  Four more days and I'll be home and this is going to be a hard weekend.

Love,

Gil

 

"To furnish volunteer aid to the sick and wounded of armies......" and "To act in matters of voluntary relief and in accord with the military and naval authorities as a medium of communication between the people of the United States of America and their Army and Navy......"  The Charter of The American National Red Cross.  By Act of Congress January 5, 1905.

 

 

A Lot of Ships

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Monday 28 February 1944, 1745

Dear Eleanor,

          Am surprised--received two letters from you today.  I'm going to advertise as you suggested with rent in advance.  If I don't get any results by the end of the week I'll see Sipper's friend.

          Yesterday was very uneventful.  Last night I saw "Where are our children" with Jackie Cooper.  Tonight I'll see "The Lady and the Monster.  I hope it'll be more entertaining.

          A lot of ships are in, so we are keeping pretty busy.  At noon today I played volleyball and had lots of good exercise and fun

          How is the weather now?  The sun came out Sunday early and it has been beautiful ever since.

          Glad to hear the kids are well and that you are keeping busy.

          Nothing more except a big hug and kiss to Linda and Norma.

Love,

Gil

 

"To furnish volunteer aid to the sick and wounded of armies......" and "To act in matters of voluntary relief and in accord with the military and naval authorities as a medium of communication between the people of the United States of America and their Army and Navy......"  The Charter of The American National Red Cross.  By Act of Congress January 5, 1905.