March 11, 1942, Evanston, Illinois

Tom avoids cleaning the fraternity house by escaping to the library to study. He’s gotten a C in Trigonometry because of silly mistakes. Tom is nagging Zoe about writing three times a week.
11:00 o’clock

Wed. morning.

March 11, 1942, Page 1
March 11, 1942, Page 1

Dearest,

you did very well in writing so soon and such a wonderful letter. I hope you have everything straighten out with your house mother by now.

I received six letters yesterday, not bad, I was quite ___________[1]can’t make this word out. I got one from your mother, she certainly knows how to write and interesting letter. One from Bob, he said Bill R had his leg hurt and would probably be in a cast for a few weeks and then a brace for a year. It certainly is a tough break. I got a card from Bill and a letter from each dad and Cleda.

We are suppose to clean the house up this afternoon, but I am going to duck out and study at the library. I have that hour exam in Chemistry tomorrow. I have a Trig class at 11:30 so will close for now and finish this later.

March 11, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 2
March 11, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 2

(15 till 12:00)

When I left for class the sun was shining, now its snowing. I am due at swimming in 15 min. so might have to finish this after that.

I didn’t do so well in the Trig exam I got a C. I made so many silly mistakes I felt like kicking myself.

Don’t you forget the three letters on Mon., Wed., and sometime during the week-end. Finish this later.

(15 after 2:00) Eating lunch.

We played water polo all period in swimming today. I am pretty tired.

I made it out of the house with out anyone seeing me but they will want to know where I have been when I get back, but that won’t be before 6:00. We have an exchange dinner tonight.

Honey, your letter made me feel alot better and I hope you always feel the same way about me. You know that you are all that matters to me.

With all my love,

Tom

March 11, 1942, Evanston, Illinois
March 11, 1942, Evanston, Illinois

References

References
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