Letter from Warren Johnston to Bobby [Letter 353]

Letter from Warren Johnston to Bobby [Letter 353]

293 Wednesday 15 Aug. 8 am (post censorship) My dearest darling, This morning's news is a little disappointing, but this stalling for time plus the announcement that the Japanese emperor is to speak at one o'clock (our time) today make it seem clear that the government is preparing the Japanese people for an acceptance of our terms. It must come since they are entirely unprepared for it by any word from their own government, as a rather severe shock to them. We've been sticking close by the radio and I'll be glad when the suspense is over so that I can get some sleep! - I'll bet you've been listening even more frequently than I have. Darling, the fact that the end does not come in as clearcut a fashion as for while it seemed it might doesn't alter the significance for us of the approaching end of the war. There will still be time separating us, but it will be of a different sort, and finite. I've dreamt about you more recently. Give Wendy a hug and a kiss from her Daddy, and as for you, darling…! Warren

1945-08-15

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