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John N. Calhoun family letters, August 1941-February 1946
1943-03-25 Page 1
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3-25-43 Dearest Dorothea: I've missed writing you a day or so and hope you didn't think too much about it. I've been busy and we had Colonel Springer here to talk about where we were to go. He talked as though I might be sent to Omaha. Wouldn't that be nice? Of course, don't count on it because then if it weren't possible, it would make you feel so bad. I talked to him about the promotion and he said they were unable to do anything for me - that I would have to wait until I got to some new station and have them recommend me there. Of course that means some more waiting, I guess. It is sure good news to know that Cliffie is up and OK again. Just three more weeks after this week. It won't be long now. And I'll be home just as quickly as I can drive it. I don't want to see anyone but you and the kids, but suppose I'll have too, of course. We have had such little time together the past two years. And they have been such hard years on you, too. I'm feeling much better. Ted had a severe cold and felt so bad. He was in bed most of the time when not in classes and somehow wore it out without missing any school. I was scared to death I would get it, but we kept the windows open and made it through without. No doubt about Carol Ann being a great big girl. And I'm glad she is "Mommy's Girl", when Daddy isn't home. I'll bet she is a lot of help in setting the table and helping keep house, isn't she? I am getting along OK financially. They lost my laundry and I couldn't prove they did it - so am out 3 suits of underwear - a towel, hdchkfs, sox, and laundry
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3-25-43 Dearest Dorothea: I've missed writing you a day or so and hope you didn't think too much about it. I've been busy and we had Colonel Springer here to talk about where we were to go. He talked as though I might be sent to Omaha. Wouldn't that be nice? Of course, don't count on it because then if it weren't possible, it would make you feel so bad. I talked to him about the promotion and he said they were unable to do anything for me - that I would have to wait until I got to some new station and have them recommend me there. Of course that means some more waiting, I guess. It is sure good news to know that Cliffie is up and OK again. Just three more weeks after this week. It won't be long now. And I'll be home just as quickly as I can drive it. I don't want to see anyone but you and the kids, but suppose I'll have too, of course. We have had such little time together the past two years. And they have been such hard years on you, too. I'm feeling much better. Ted had a severe cold and felt so bad. He was in bed most of the time when not in classes and somehow wore it out without missing any school. I was scared to death I would get it, but we kept the windows open and made it through without. No doubt about Carol Ann being a great big girl. And I'm glad she is "Mommy's Girl", when Daddy isn't home. I'll bet she is a lot of help in setting the table and helping keep house, isn't she? I am getting along OK financially. They lost my laundry and I couldn't prove they did it - so am out 3 suits of underwear - a towel, hdchkfs, sox, and laundry
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