February 27, 1945, APO New York City

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Tom has arrived on the east coast, awaiting transportation to Europe. Zoe has moved back with her parents in Sorento, Illinois and has just had her first doctor’s appointment with Dr. Greer. Tom’s mail must now pass military censors.
Tues. night.

March 1, 1945, APO New York City, Page 1
February 27, 1945, APO New York City, Page 1

Dear Folks, (including everyone)

I am really sorry that I haven’t written so much. I’ve tried to keep Zoe informed alittle of what was happening to me. Hope she’s been letting you know of my proceedings. As soon as we get alittle more settled down and I get alittle more times for letter writing I’ll do better by you.

There isn’t much that I can tell you other than I am in the country on the east coast anything else that I could say on the subject would be censored so I’ll save the censor the trouble of hacking up the letter by just not saying any more on that subject.

March 1, 1945, APO New York City, Page 2
February 27, 1945, APO New York City, Page 2

It is sort of rough in knowing just what to say. I called Zoe last night and she said she was writing to you so guess you have already been informed.

How are Karen and Tom making it? Has Tom started crawling yet? I imagine Karen is still Mothers helper.

Dad, have you been down to Greenville since I was there. If could find out what my battle jacket cost tell Zoe to pay for it.

Have you written or heard from Dr. Greer? Zoe told me she had been over and seen him and she’s to go back in 2 mo’s. I guess everything is OK.

Well I’ll close and will write again as soon as possible.

With Love,

Tom

March 1, 1945, APO New York City
February 27, 1945, APO New York City

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