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Grwoley, Jules, (fl. 1943) to Dorothy Silbiger

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09684.06 Author/Creator: Grwoley, Jules, (fl. 1943) Place Written: Camp Crowder, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 March 1943 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 25.3 x 15.8 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Jules Grwoley to Dorothy Silbiger dated March 27, 1943. Jules complains to Dorothy that he hasn't heard from her husband, Richard, in almost a month. Jules mentions that in Dorothy's last letter to him, she mentioned seeing him in a dream and he doesn't want her dreaming of him. Jules wants Florence to dream of him instead. He complains about K.P. (kitchen patrol) duty, and scrubbing. He says it is not good for his complexion. Jules will be done with radio training in three weeks, and hopes to be in Florida before then. He likes the idea of living in Florida, but plans to wait until Florence has graduated to talk about marriage. He wants to know what is so great about married life. He wishes her well, and tells her to get Richard to write to him. This letter is written on Camp Crowder stationery.

Grwoley, Jules, fl. 1943
Silbiger, Dorothy, 1922-1979

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