1944 US(2) V-Mails 458th Bomb Gp, 753rd Bomb Sq. (Bungay, England) APO 558, NY

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United States

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Single

Item Description

US 1944 two V-Mail letters (you can see the silver in it) and covers --- covers have War Navy Departments - V-Mail Service - Official Business --- first cover has U. S. Postal Service Jun 24 1944 No. 3 (June) circular dated postmark with wavy machine bars --- diagonal creases at corners --- tiny tear at right edge (from front) --- light wrinkling on back flap --- cover slit open at top

Second cover has U. S. Postal Service Jun 24 1944 No. 3 (June) circular dated postmark --- vertical crease at right (from front) --- tears at bottom of address window, one of which was repaired with adhesive tape --- cover slit open at top

Letters are to Mrs. P. H. Price, Glenlake Avenue, Chicago, 40, Illinois --- from Corporal James C. Price, 458th Bomber Group, 753rd Bomber Squadron, A.P.O. 558, c/o Postmaster, New York, New York --- A.P.O. 558 indicates that at this time the writer is located in Bangay, England

First cover has partially indistinct, Passed by US ... Army Examiner rectangular censor's stamp with illegible signature at upper left --- second cover has partially indistinct Passed by... rectangular censor's stamp with illegible signature at upper left --- both letters are dated Tuesday, June 6, 1944

First letter begins, Dearest Mom --- the writer says, "In the past few days, I have received" a number of letters but "This letter will have to be brief and disorganized." --- he mentions, "Buddy was ecstatic about going to Texas to stay with Ike. It was fine that Perry could come home for a while. I'm glad the case is finally being settled."

He continues, "I would advise that you tell Harry as little as possible, and if I send another power of attorney, I wouldn't want you to tell anyone outside the family of it." --- he inquires, "Could you get and be able to use a photostatic copy of the first one? Perhaps the bank would give you one."

He adds, "I'm glad you received the bond. I'm sending a m-n-y order today by air mail. Did you get a good pair of shoes? Are you going to get your dental work finished?" --- he assures, "I have enough clothes, but the problem is to keep them clean. I did a huge washing a week or two ago, but there is another bag full of soiled clothes awaiting me already."

He explains, "I had the volunteer sewing ladies at the Red Cross shorten my [...] jacket and sew on my stripes." --- he adds this letter is "To be continued" --- signed, Jimmy

Second letter begins, "Dearest Mom --- he states, "This is the second page of my letter. I saw 'The Song of Bernadette' at the base theater the other night and thought it was fine." --- he continues, "The movies are handicapped by a poor projector, which distorts the sound, but we get many recent pictures. This picture is on its first run in London."

He thanks, "I was glad to get your picture some time ago. Walker took some snapshots recently and I may be able to send yo one of me as well as of several of the boys." --- he relates, "Sunday dinner was stewed chicken, with lettuce salad. We had first salad at supper. Today we had 'Sunkist' oranges. I am taking the 'Super-D' capsules now" --- he explains, "My asking for food doesn't indicate that my appetite is any greater. I have been getting plenty of food, but not enough fruit."

He elaborates, "We have some kind of fruit about once a day. The snack bar served fresh tomato sandwiches the other night." --- he adds, "The pencil sharpener I referred to was my 'Chicago' one. They are scarce here. I wanted the squeejee to make window-washing easier. Rags are scarce, too." --- he suggests, "You can send any good padlock, such as a 'Yale'." --- signed, Lots of love, Jimmy

Historical note: the song of bernadette was a 1943 biopic dramatizing the life of bernadette soubirous, who became saint bernadette, who lived in the 19th century based on a bestselling 1941 historical novel of the same name by franz werfel. The film was nominated for twelve academy awards and won four, including best actress in a leading role and best music; for details, see:wikipediathe_song_of_bernadette_(film);

Dark strip across bottom or sides is the plastic holder in the scan

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