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  • Letter from Warren Johnston to Bobby [Letter 259]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 212 (This is Quink, whose drying speed is about halfway between that of 51 and ordinary ink. Also available only in black] Navy #3247 FPO San Francisco Wednesday 2 May 1945 Seven pee em. Dearly Beloved, A package wrapped for you (to be mailed 1st...
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  • Letter from Warren Johnston to Bobby [Letter 263]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 216 Navy #3247 (Military Govt) FPO San Francisco Sunday 6 May 1945 P.S. to my letter of this morning: McGinty says he's censored two letters which end, a propos of nothing, with the paragraph sentence - “While I'm away, better have the ceiling...
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  • Letter from Warren Johnston to Bobby [Letter 392]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 339 Friday 5 October 7 pm Darling- To answer your most important letter first: All right, darling, I won't say April! I had to laugh a little as I realized the different psychologies of our respective approaches to the time question. I said April...
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  • Letter from Warren Johnston to Bobby [Letter 398]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 345 Tues. 15 October 8:30 pm My dearest darling, Another couple of hours today sandpapering and steelwooling to make Wendy's Christmas presink - I guess it'll be the principal one - all new and shiny. I wish I had got started sooner on doing such...
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  • Letter from Warren Johnston to Bobby [Letter 435]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 381 Friday 23 November 8:10 pm Darling, Have just written Muz to tell her how glad I am about Doug and Valerie, and M and F to send a money order (converted from yours to a new one) for $17.50. Now to the answers and comments department. #450 -...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 27]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • Tuesday Afternoon [June 6] My darling:- It's just three o'clock - Wendy was in for afternoon tea, followed by a brief nap on her mother's bed - Remember sweety, when I bet that after the baby was born she’d stretch and stretch ‘cause she was so...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 51]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 4- Tuesday [9/26] 1:05 P.M. My dearest darling:- So much to tell you about will try to start at the beginning. First of all - you forgot to give me the 128th Com. Navy part of your address - so I don't guess you will get my first two letters and...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 42]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • Thursday Evening [6/22/44] My darling:- Here I sit waiting for your phone call - hurry up dear, have lots to tell you. Wendy has been particularly precious today - she weighs 7 lb. 3 oz. now - our daughter is growing. Her formula is increased,...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 98]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 43 October 29 Sunday 2:30 P.M. Happy Birthday Wendy's darling daddy: Wendy and I sent our special love to you the minute we got up this morning and sent a little prayer that next year Wendy would be able to pop into bed with you and deliver a...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 97]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 42 Saturday Oct. 28th 8:30 P.M. My dearest darling: Be proud of me- I just checked our book with the bank statement and we agree! I could hardly believe my eyes, but it's true ‘cause I checked twice - And you never said anything about the [bat?]...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 123]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 68 Nov. 20 - Monday 7:30 P.M. My darling: Received #45 this afternoon, and I was so relieved - was beginning to feel uneasy. I guess you either cut it up or knew about it - n'importe-I'm looking forward to a nice long letter soon, answering my...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 158]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 101 Thursday Dec. 21 - 12:00 N. My dearest darling: This is a red letter day - Wendy is wearing her first pair of training panties - and mighty cute they look too. This morning when I took her to the benjo after breakfast - her nightie was hiked...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 133]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 78 Thursday - Nov. 30 - 7:30 P.M. My dearest darling: Wendy is sound asleep - rattle clutched in her fist - have just been in for a peek. This morning when she woke up her nose was all stuffy, so I phoned Dr. Lusignan. He said it was probably a...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 161]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 103 Dec. 22 - Friday - 7:30 P.M. My dearest darling: It's good to be home with you tonight, fire in the fireplace makes the tree ornaments shine, and the silver wings on the angel reflect a glow. Little sweetie is sleeping soundly with your bag...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 213]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 155 February 6 - Tuesday 6:30 P.M. My dearest darling: Just as I was addressing the envelope for this letter Wendy woke up crying. She doesn't ever do that, so I was a bit frightened for a minute, But, I went in, picked her up, rubbed her back,...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 227]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 169 Swell [flower] February 19-Monday-2:15 P.M. Stack from our garden - yellow flowers from the bush beside the front door. My dearest sweety: Here I am seething again, after having been roped into another coffee session with Barbara this morning....
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 270]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 209 March 29 Thursday - 9:30 P.M. My dearly beloved: Have just put Wendy back in her crib, and now she's talking herself to sleep. This has been another beautiful day- the kind that makes you happy whether you think you want to be or not. Wendy...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 315]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 255 Wednesday - 4:30 P.M. May 9 My Dearly Beloved Darling: Wendy is in her glory - I’ve given her the freedom of the room for this hour before her bath. She’s scooting all over the place, and walking all around holding on of course. I’m trying to...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 300]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 240 Wednesday-8:00 P.M. April 25th My Dearest Darling: No mail, but I’m going to walk down to the Post Office tonight. This has been a dull day, and I don’t quite know where to begin. Wendy woke up again last night, but when I said in a very...
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  • Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 292]
  • Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945.; World War, 1939-1945--Women.
  • 231 Monday April 16 - 8:15 P.M. Saw Joan Crawford in town today- My Dearest Darling: Today we’ve had our first fog since the end of last October. It isn’t as depressing as I found it at first, but I miss the clear air and sunshine that has been...
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