Letter from Manning Nelson to his wife, Elizabeth, January 3, 1944
Title
Letter from Manning Nelson to his wife, Elizabeth, January 3, 1944
Description
Manning wrote this v-mail letter to "Lib" while stationed at Guadalcanal.
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The Citadel Archives and Museum
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English
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https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1452
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Richland (S. C.)
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Mrs. Manning L. Nelson Jr.
Ridgeway,
South Carolina.
Ist Lt. M. L. Nelson Jr 0366353
137th Station Hospital
APO #709 PM San Francisco,
Calif.
Jan. 3, 1944
Dearest “Lib”,
Rain, rain when will it go away. The only time that I like it is when I sleep which I [sic] been getting my share. When everything is dull all we can do is sit around or sleep. Have been playing a new game cribbage, at least it’s a new game for me. It does fairly well for a change.
Just got back from seeing the picture show. Its title “Destroyer” and was fairly good. Last night Randolph Scott, the movie actor was here. Looked just like he did on the screen.
Suppose you are still in Ridgeway. Guess Ed Tidwell’s folks keep you informed on the happenings over there. When have you seen my folks last.
Hope everyone is well and that you have now heard from your brother.Love to your mother
All my love,
Manning.
Mrs. Manning L. Nelson Jr.
Ridgeway,
South Carolina.
Ist Lt. M. L. Nelson Jr 0366353
137th Station Hospital
APO #709 PM San Francisco,
Calif.
Jan. 3, 1944
Dearest “Lib”,
Rain, rain when will it go away. The only time that I like it is when I sleep which I [sic] been getting my share. When everything is dull all we can do is sit around or sleep. Have been playing a new game cribbage, at least it’s a new game for me. It does fairly well for a change.
Just got back from seeing the picture show. Its title “Destroyer” and was fairly good. Last night Randolph Scott, the movie actor was here. Looked just like he did on the screen.
Suppose you are still in Ridgeway. Guess Ed Tidwell’s folks keep you informed on the happenings over there. When have you seen my folks last.
Hope everyone is well and that you have now heard from your brother.Love to your mother
All my love,
Manning.
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Citation
Nelson, Manning, “Letter from Manning Nelson to his wife, Elizabeth, January 3, 1944,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed May 5, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1452.