April 10,
Dear dad
Mother just got a letter from you. She does not know it But She will know at 5 O Clock to night grandma got a letter from you too Why don't you write to me and I will write to you. Roxy scared grandpa. Grandpa is going to move the camp.
Well that is all for now.
Love Johnny
(This is written on the back of Johnny's letter)
Edmond Forest NY April 12th 44
Dear Son!
am writing a few lines on the back of Johnnys letter to let you know that everything is O.K. Johnny and Ella Mae has been staying at our house up till last night they slept home last night and Johnny came here at 7 after Ellla Mae left for work.
You missed a good fire last night Herb Washburns double house in front of mill office burnt it says $1,000 dollar damage but Freddie Moose says he only paid 4.00 for the premises so it can't be so bad George Smathas just moved in there now I guess that dog of yours is a good watch dog he had me a going for a while until he reckognized me.
Best wishes to you. Pa
83 Merchant St. Edmond Forest, NY
April 10, 1944
Dearest Johnny,
I was awfully glad to get your letter to-day but I'll be gladder yet when I get your address so I can send Johnny's and my letters to you. We've both written letters to you everyday even if we couldn't mail them yet. Johnny is pretty proud of the post card, so don't forget to write to him separately once in a while.
We are still staying up to your Mothers yet but are going home to-morrow night after work. Even Roxy is up here. He scared the day lights out of Dad when he came from work last night. He barked at him and would hardly let him in the shed until Dad spoke to him. I guess Roxy recognized his voice finally and let him in. Pa says he's going to be a pretty good watch dog.
Mom, Johnny, Tommy and I went up to Sue's for supper to-nite. And boy did I eat. My cold is pretty well broke up now and I'm taking those tonic pills that Dr. Filletson gave me. Hope they keep me from catching cold so easily.
It rained awfully hard here to-day but then it cleared off this afternoon and is a little cooler. It was beautiful here yesterday and most every one had new outfits. I'm going to buy me a new coat before you have your furlough. Do you know yet how long your "boat" training will be? I'll send you some money the last of the week but if you need it before then write me and I'll wire it to you.
I hope that the shots haven't made you sick or that right arm too sore to write. I know you had to have an exam in Albany at the Naval Station but I sort of had my fingers crossed. I bet you were glad to see Leroy Cornwel in Albany. His mother told me last winter that he was stationed there. He's been there quite a while I guess.
I paid Mrs. Me Gee the rent Sunday Morning after I cashed my check and I paid Dick up in full Sat. I only owed him $5.74. Now all I have to pay is for the coal. I let the living room fire out and the kitchen one went out by itself. I'm going to start the kitchen fire but I think I can get along without the other. As long as Johnny and I aren't home all day. I think I can keep it warm enough with just the one fire
My mother is going to come home from the hospital either to-morrow or Wed. She feels fine. She sat up for the first time on Friday and when I saw her Sun-nite she said she felt as if she had been run over by a steam roller but she's O.K now.
Well darling I guess that's about all for to-nite as I'm getting pretty sleepy. Don't forget that Johnny and I love you. Goodnight and lots of love.
Ella Mae
P.S. I do hear the alarm clock!
83 Merchant St Edmond Forest NY
April 11, 1944
Dearest Johnny,
I was hoping that I'd get a letter to day but they haven't begun to come yet. You're going to get a regular book when I finally get your address. Johnny is writing his letter now. We came home to-night and I'm glad to be here. Johnny could find some excuse every nite to stay up to your
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83 Merchant St Edmond Forest NY
April 11, 1944
Dearest Johnny,
I still haven't received a letter yet with your address but I'm still writing. You'll get a regular book when Johnny and I finally are able to mail them.
Johnny and I are home to-night. I'm really glad to be here. Johnny is pretty good at finding any excuse to stay up to Moms; but I think our place is in our own home. My kitchen fire went out and I just started it. Speaking of fire we had a fire on Macraw St to-night. That house that Washburn owns, the one next door to Leonards burned pretty badly. I think there were only 5 or 6 firemen but they did a fine job by saving what they did.
I got the box with your clothes to-day so I know that you have your blues now. I can't wait to see you. Don't forget to have a picture taken soon as possible. Speaking of pictures I found my picture in that tiny brown bag or rather Johnny did. Your mother said I'd better ask you whose picture you're carrying now – We got quite a laugh out of it. I'm going to have Johnnys picture taken just as soon as his tooth gets all the way in. That tooth is almost in now.
Mom, Johnny and I are gong to the Bingo party to-morrow nite. I hope I have some luck. Do you get a chance to listen to the radio at all. Johnny and I are listening to Fibber and Molly but their not so good.
Did you pack your own clothes before they were shipped I wish you could have seen your hat. I'm going to send it up to the shop and have it blocked. It's a regular pancake and what did you do with your shoes? They weren't in the box.
Well darling, I hope you aren't worrying about Johnny and I. We're both O.K. A wee bit blue but we'll be O.K. So please don't worry. Just do the very best you can and remember that the little guy is pretty proud of his dad. I have to put him to bed now and then wash my stockings so I guess it's goodnight darling.
Don't forget we love you. Ella Mae
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