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[Letters from James Patrick to Mary Jean Ross, October-December 1944]

Description: Letters from James Patrick to Mary Jean Ross discussing photography, family, and general updates. In the first letter, James asks Mary Jean to consider looking into buying a camera, shares his plans to meet his uncle (who's also stationed on the island), mentions visiting a comrade, and asks what Mary Jean wants for Christmas; in the second letter, James compliments a photo of Mary Jean and her sister-in-law, Libby, plans to purchase a birthstone ring for her, and details an upcoming week of Of… more
Date: {1944-10-05,1944-12-05}
Creator: Patrick, James Walter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letters Regarding Thomas Wetherald]

Description: Three typed letters discussing the death of Thomas Wetherald at the Battle Off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. The first is a sympathy letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to Mr. and Mrs. Wetherald, December 21, 1944. The second is a reply from Harry Wetherald thanking Lt. Comdr. Roberts for his letter. The third is another sympathy letter from Captain Robert W. Copeland to Mr. And Mrs. Wetherald, April 25, 1945.
Date: {1944-12-21,1944-12-26,1945-04-25}
Creator: Roberts, E. E., Jr.; Wetherald, Harry & Copeland, Robert W.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letters Regarding Thomas Wetherald]

Description: Transcriptions of three letters regarding the death of Thomas Wetherald during the "Second Battle of the Philippines." The first is from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to Mr. And Mrs. Wetherald, dated December 21, 1944, providing the particulars of Tom's death. The second letter is from Harry Wetherald to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated December 26, 1944. He thanks Roberts for his letter about his son, Thomas Wetherald, who dies in action in the Battle Off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. The t… more
Date: {1944-12-21,1944-12-26,1945-04-25}
Creator: Roberts, E. E., Jr.; Wetherald, Harry & Copeland, Robert W.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 31, 1944]

Description: Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her New Year's Eve celebration with Dan, Corrine, Bea, Joe, and Emma. On the last page of the letter, there are notes from Emma and Dan sending their well wishes.
Date: December 31, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from James Patrick to Mary Jean Ross, December 31, 1944]

Description: Letter from James Patrick to Mary Jean Ross discussing how he's spending his New Year's Eve: he read a newspaper review of 1944, woke up early, and started catching up on his correspondence. James mentions that he received a Christmas card from his friend Wardell, updates Mary Jean on jungle training, reflects on his desires in the army and his college major, and wishes Mary Jean a Happy New Year. Envelope included.
Date: December 31, 1944
Creator: Patrick, James Walter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-12-31]

Description: Copy of a letter sent to Carlos E. Castañeda by John J. Herrera asking for a recommendation letter for his sister-in-law, Ruth Hortencia Cisneros, to teach English in to primary students in Catholic schools in Mexico.
Date: December 31, 1944
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter No. 1 from Antone Bruns to Otha Lee Bruns - December 31, 1944]

Description: Letter from Antone Bruns to Otha Lee Bruns discussing his time spent swimming, his laundry and paycheck, and contemplation on enjoying aspects of war. He mentions how much he misses Otha Lee and that he hopes to see her by the end of 1945.
Date: December 31, 1944
Creator: Bruns, Antone
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter No. 2 from Antone Bruns to Otha Lee Bruns - December 31, 1944]

Description: Letter from Antone Bruns to Otha Lee Bruns discussing his New Year celebration and drinks preparation, the soldiers firing their weapons at midnight, and his opinions on resolutions. He mentions how he is lonely and misses Otha Lee.
Date: December 31, 1944
Creator: Bruns, Antone
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - November 30, 1944]

Description: V-mail letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith conveys her disappointment over her husband's ongoing absence and recounts a movie outing with Cmd Smith's mother that failed to lift her spirits. Despite a pleasant dinner, her discomfort and longing for him overshadowed the evening. She also shares news from Phyllis about the Ashbrooks' move and sends her love, hoping her husband isn’t as lonely as she feels.
Date: December 31, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 30, 1944]

Description: Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including busyness at work and playing cards with May and one of her brothers. Catherine also chastises Joe for not having written her, and encourages him to send her a cable.
Date: December 30, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. M. Galloway, December 30, 1944]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. M. Galloway asking for a day and time when Kempner's son-in-law, Arthur Quinn, and his friends can come duck hunting at Galloway's club.
Date: December 30, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, December 30, 1944]

Description: Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a memo submitted by a foremen at the press regarding their hours worked. He also mentions about the bales sold and informs that he can only make out Long Island from the address from Dita Freund.
Date: December 30, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Cecil Brown Jr. to the Officer in Charge, December 29, 1944]

Description: Letter from Cecil Brown Jr. to the Officer in Charge at the Depot of Supplies discussing a previous request to have his personal effects shipped to him and making another request to have them shipped.
Date: December 29, 1944
Creator: Brown, Cecil G., Jr.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Otha Lee Bruns to Antone Bruns, December 29, 1944]

Description: Letter from Otha Lee Bruns to Antone Bruns discussing general points of interest, such as the amount of work she had to do at work, her upcoming plans for the week and new year, a settlement made at work and anniversary celebrations.
Date: December 29, 1944
Creator: Bruns, Otha Lee
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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