April 7, 1942, Evanston, Illinois

Tom has returned to Northwestern after Easter break. He should be studying but instead he’s thinking about Zoe and writing to her. Tom nags her again about writing more often.
Tues. noon.

April 7, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 1
April 7, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 1

Dearest,

We got back in Chicago about 10:00 it rained all the way and I think I about scared Steve to death. He didn’t like the way I passed trucks.

Honey this picture is really wonderful. It was certainly worth it to stop by Champaign you don’t know how glad I was to see you and then it had to be for such a short time.

I thought I might go home around May 1, that weekend around then.

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April 7, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 4

I made it to all my classes this morning even if I didn’t feel like it. We have an exam in Chemistry Thurs. I hope they don’t give a quiz today because I haven’t even looked at a book. Maybe that is what I should be doing now but you have a certain effect on me that I had to write you.

I wish we could be together more than we have been but I guess there is not much that we can do. I think I will be home around June the 1st or 2nd. Will you be there then? I don’t believe my summer school starts till June 22. Steve is going up into Wisconsin Thurs. and see his girl I doubt very much if he ever gets there, but he might.

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April 7, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 3

My roommate hasn’t got back yet. I am beginning to think he might have got married he was sort of thinking about it. If he has I probably won’t see him around here very much. That will suit me fine.

I am always expecting a letter from you and as the score stands you owe me about ten. I will settle for three a week.

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April 7, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 4

With all my love,

Tom

April 7, 1942, Evanston, Illinois
April 7, 1942, Evanston, Illinois

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