Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Mildred Hilson and Edwin Hilson

GLC09620.156

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GLC#
GLC09620.156-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
January 10 1945
Author/Creator
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Title
to Mildred Hilson and Edwin Hilson
Place Written
Northern Mariana Islands
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 26.1 cm, Width: 19.4 cm
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Transcript of document
Primary time period
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Sub-Era
World War II

Addressed to "Mildred and Eddie." He thanks Mildred and Eddie for the "assortment of eats" which will be "hungrily devoured." The food doesn't compare to the Waldorf, so the treats are very welcome. He mentions that the holidays came and went with only a turkey dinner to show for it. He now has seventeen missions under his belt and they've been flying regularly. He's hoping to be finished up soon as "the business of combat flying isn't my idea of a very practical career!." He should be going on leave soon and he's excited to "live like a human being again." He wishes them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

A post-it note with the collection notes that while this letter was sent to the Hilsons, it was given to Jacob Stone to keep.

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