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Nile Kinnick and Nile Kinnick Sr. letters to William C. Stuart, 1941-1983

1943-01-05: Page 02

ready for the fleet in that respect. Had four days to get up to Norfolk and not having anything else to do accepted an invitation to ride up to Greensboro, N.C. with a guy who had an auto. His girl there fixed me up with the slickest little number you ever ran an eye over or put an arm around. It was so good I stayed around an extra day. After qualifying I headed for my permanent squadron stationed right now at Quonset Pt, R. Island. Enroute I around a little, and in general had a pretty stopped in New York City for a day or two. Saw a couple of good plays, raced fine time. Don't know just how long it will be before we shove off, but not for a couple of months, I guess. We are going on the New Lex which I hope you'll keep rather quiet. The setup here is good, but cold. The quarters fine, food excellent (for a change) and the guys are regular gents. The only drawback is that Bob and I have come to the parting of the ways. He is headed for a replacement group on the west coast.
I took real joy in learning that you made [Coif?]. Your folks must be pretty proud. Wish I could have seen you preside at the banquet - in your masterful, nay, Olympian manner. Much obliged

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ready for the fleet in that respect. Had four days to get up to Norfolk and not having anything else to do accepted an invitation to ride up to Greensboro, N.C. with a guy who had an auto. His girl there fixed me up with the slickest little number you ever ran an eye over or put an arm around. It was so good I stayed around an extra day. After qualifying I headed for my permanent squadron stationed right now at Quonset Pt, R. Island. Enroute I around a little, and in general had a pretty stopped in New York City for a day or two. Saw a couple of good plays, raced fine time. Don't know just how long it will be before we shove off, but not for a couple of months, I guess. We are going on the New Lex which I hope you'll keep rather quiet. The setup here is good, but cold. The quarters fine, food excellent (for a change) and the guys are regular gents. The only drawback is that Bob and I have come to the parting of the ways. He is headed for a replacement group on the west coast. I took real joy in learning that you made [Coif?]. Your folks must be pretty proud. Wish I could have seen you preside at the banquet - in your masterful, nay, Olympian manner. Much obliged