PASSED BY 01551 ARMY EXAMINER [signed] Edward J. Gibson, 1st. Lt. Inf.
[Date Stamp: ] Nov 23 1943
Reproduced from microfilm: V-MAIL
‘Lo Pete:-
I’m at peace with the world & feeling no pain — two letters today, also found a phonograph at the “Y” & we all gathered ’round for your “Merry Xmas” – there hasn’t been so much excitement here since the Blitz of ’40. [Ed. Changed from print to script… not Danny’s handwriting] If only you you were here for just five minutes & listen to the mail-man’s song, but no kidding Ethel I wish we were back in the States your blue eye Supply Sgt. Pappy. [Ed. Back to Danny’s print] (That’s Pappy saying hello) — [Text inverted] Stil Cold!! BRRR!!! [Normal text follows]
We have a screwball here who plays a banjo & thinks up silly songs, razzing “Myrt” the mail-man’ & it’s a scream. Right now the whole gang is in stiches & Myrt’s as hot as a firecracker.–
While down at the “Y” last night a gang of R.A.F. gals came in – So-o Jr. went next door to dance – First time I danced since we last kicked it around – I don’t know, but I imagine they live a helluva life — Makes me think “How nice that you’re home where you belong! More about that next time. Which won’t be for a rew days, as we have things to do – In the meantime.. My love – JR.
That Box of Letters 
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