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Helen Fox Angell letters to Bess Peebles Fox, October-December 1943

1943-11-17 Page 4

If it goes to our school, Sara will eat it. She was thrilled at the prospect. If not, I'll eat it dry when I get back. 
I also hope to find 6 more blue blouses I ordered at Sears Roebuck the day I left. 
Peggy Cobb is classified as domestic, so I'll probably not see her again soon. I'm going to write her, though, as I like her. 
It's too bad you don't like your hat. it looks well on you, but the wind is a nuisance. You'll like the head shawls. I have some good ones, so help yourself. That white one with roses that Harriet gave me is a very warm one. 
When I get back I may be able to send some more money. I didn't dare when I don't know what railroad fares & board bills I'll have before I get paid or get voucher checks back. On clearance I'll assign at least $100 a month home. When you get the first 2 weeks $50.(-tax) you'll know I've cleared, although I'll probably be at a port of embarkation for weeks. It will be hard not to write or hear, but that's the way it will be. I'll take good care of myself, & if you do too we won't need to worry.
Love, Helen

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If it goes to our school, Sara will eat it. She was thrilled at the prospect. If not, I'll eat it dry when I get back. I also hope to find 6 more blue blouses I ordered at Sears Roebuck the day I left. Peggy Cobb is classified as domestic, so I'll probably not see her again soon. I'm going to write her, though, as I like her. It's too bad you don't like your hat. it looks well on you, but the wind is a nuisance. You'll like the head shawls. I have some good ones, so help yourself. That white one with roses that Harriet gave me is a very warm one. When I get back I may be able to send some more money. I didn't dare when I don't know what railroad fares & board bills I'll have before I get paid or get voucher checks back. On clearance I'll assign at least $100 a month home. When you get the first 2 weeks $50.(-tax) you'll know I've cleared, although I'll probably be at a port of embarkation for weeks. It will be hard not to write or hear, but that's the way it will be. I'll take good care of myself, & if you do too we won't need to worry. Love, Helen