April 25, 1944, Ogden, Utah

Tom is returning to Arizona after his leave in Chicago from Tuesday, April 18, to Sunday, April 23, 1944. He’s trying to write while on the train, but it’s difficult so he’s using a pencil.
Mon. night

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April 25, 1944, Ogden, Utah, Page 1

Everyone,

As you can tell by the address I have one heck of a time writing on a train, thats the reason for the pencil.

Elaine, I just finished the ham eggs and banana and everything was good eating. Thanks alot.

Tom, Elaine, Doctor Cartmell, and Karen, in Chicago, April, 1944
Tom, Elaine, Doctor Cartmell, and Karen, in Chicago, April, 1944

We really hit everything right on the head Sun night even though our good byes were alittle short, but I think I would rather have them that way. How was Karen going home? She is about the sweetest thing I have ever seen, I wish I could have taken her along with me. I am already looking forward to my next time back to see you folks, but I imagine I’ll have to wait awhile.

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April 25, 1944, Ogden, Utah, Page 2

I imagine that Dad got you folks home OK and that Bill took care of Zoe. Elaine, I hope all the rushing around didn’t get you too tired out. I certainly hope that the deal goes through for the girl next summer.

This letter is mainly just a thank you note for all that you did for me. I really enjoyed every minute of it and will always remember it. Dad, I was glad to see that you were enjoying your work so well and you certainly look 100% better.

The porter said he would mail this for me so will sign off. Thanks again – and give Karen a kiss for me.

With love,

Tom

April 25, 1944, Ogden, Utah
April 25, 1944, Ogden, Utah

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