Flea Market Love Letters

Hello Betty Darling, I wish I could think of a name that was suitable for such a sweet darling like yourself, I try all the time but I...

Leoundeau Lawn Weaverville, N. Car. April 3, 1940 Hi there Betty, Let’s see – the last time I wrote was just after I had come home from...

Lenox Hill Hospital Dear Betty, Well at last it happens! This fellow Meyer is finally getting to work and discharging some of his duties....

Dear Betty, Once more I lift my trusty pen and try to do justice to a letter. This time competing with Hanks style and manner makes me...

Edinburgh, Scotland 26 June, 45 Darling Betty: I am dog tired – I don’t think I could walk another block. Pounded the pavements of...

Marseille, France 11 Jun 45 Darling: I am a little weary tonight – not that I worked too hard, but it was a pip today, very warm and...

Marseille, France 6 Jun 45 Darling Betty: I was very disappointed to learn that the government SNAFUED the regular payments which they...

12 May 45 Marseille, France Darling Betty: Yes, like every GI all over the world,  I too sat down yesterday and figured out my possible...

IN SOUTHERN FRANCE APO 765 8 Feb 45 Darling: I think this will be the last blue slip from me for a little while. I’ve made arrangements,...

IN SOUTHERN FRANCE Nov. 20 1944 Darling: Enclosed is a MO for 50. I would like you to use at least half of the amount to purchase an Xmas...

10 October 1944 Darling: Because of the recent move from Italy to France I  was unable to send something to you, and here I didn’t find...

V-Mail 6 Sept 44 IN FRANCE Darling: Received another letter from you today and was glad to learn that my Rome cards reached home. I saw...

IN ITALY 8 June 1944 Darling: Herewith is monthly MO plus ten for incidentals I might ask or did ask you to send me. I won’t miss any of...

IN ITALY 3 Apr 44 Dear Betty: Here should be twenty-seven (27) more views taken in Africa – remember —— I was in Africa once! Pictures...

IN ITALY 9 March 44 Dear Betty: Enclosed herewith should be six pictures of some fellow you know who at present is stationed in Italy and...

IN ITALY 17 Jan 44 Darling: Here it is two weeks after I received my pay, I’m finally getting around to sending the usual MO. Sorry I did...

Sept. 19, 1945 New Oxford, Pa. Well Delores, It was like old times having that long, newsy letter from you. You know the letter reminded...

9 May 1945 Hello Dolores, Surprised aren’t you? You didn’t think I’d answer your letter did you? Thanks very much for your letter and I...

Germany 3-10-1945 Dearest Dolores, I havent’ heard from you for about four days but here I am, writing again. I received four letters...

February 10, 1945 Dearest Dolores, I haven’t had time to write for several days so i guess it’s about time now. I haven’t heard from you...