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400 Friday 14 Dec. 9 pm. Dearly Beloved, This is the unhappy letter which tells you that I may (will) not released from duty here until January 1st. The Skipper told me at dinner tonight that when he saw Captain Dodds (now M.G. Liaison Officer with ComMarianas) in Guam today, and asked about my orders the latter told him that ComMarianas has chosen to interpret the AlNav releasing language officers on Jan. 1 in such a way that they are not allowed to leave 21 days in advance; that is, they take Jan. 1 as the critical date for release here and not stateside separation. I am so very sorry, darling, for your sake, and it seems such miserable luck to have to spend a second anniversary and a Wendy's-first-Christmas on Tinian. I don't mind so much for my sake but I hate the thought of the disappointment this news will bring [pg 2] you. Szathmary and Kruckeberg are also affected by this rule, and I shall probably leave the same time they do on the first or shortly thereafter. I'm writing in Bill Cameron's room again, for the usual reason. Well, at least somebody's happy - or perhaps ‘getting satisfaction’ is the more accurate expression. I don't feel put out at all in having to vacate my room two or three times a week; it's just a routine courtesy. Have been kept pretty busy recently, mostly with office letters (such as to the O.W.I., now U.S.I.S.) which have long needed writing and which will be difficult for my successor to handle since he won't be acquainted with the circumstances. I've been at it this evening and have just about had my fill of writing. So out for a beer. Darling, I love you very much Warren
