Letter from Elizabeth Nelson to her husband, Manning, April 22, 1945
Title
Letter from Elizabeth Nelson to her husband, Manning, April 22, 1945
Description
Elizabeth wrote this letter to her husband, Manning, while he was stationed in the Pacific. These letters reached Manning after he had been killed and hence, were returned to Elizabeth. They were still sealed and unopened when they arrived at The Citadel Archives.
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Publisher
The Citadel Archives and Museum
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application/pdf
Language
English
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Text
Identifier
https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1534
Coverage
Richland (S. C.)
Text
[Page 1]
April 22, 1945
Dearest “Boobie”
Things seem brighter to me today mainly because I had two airmail letters from you. They were the first ones in three weeks and you can imagine how glad I was to get them. Didn’t want to tell you but this thing of not hearing was just about to get me down. Feel better now even though the letters were written March 17th & 24th. It takes an awful long time for the mail to get here anymore, but it’s better than no letters at all. Thanks for the pictures. I love them and you. You’re looking well except for the haircut and I don’t even object to that as long as you say its [sic] comfortable. Had a look at the background in the pictures and can imagine how things are.
[Page 2]
Don’t imagine you have as much spare time on your hands as you say and suppose you stay on the move. If not, why would you be sending your foot-locker home? I’m just trying to read between the lines because I know you can’t tell me very much - But please, if it’s possible, write me as often as you can if it’s no more than to say that you’re well & alright. I worry about things like that - Hope you’ve received some mail by now. If you haven’t I can certainly sympathize with you -
I went to the B.Y.P.U. and Church tonight with three of the girls at the Shandon Baptist Church. Enjoyed it very much and expect to go often. One of the girls was Margeret Robinson.
Mother Nelson called me tonight to say that they had had two letters from you. We all feel better & hope they continue to come in.
Take care of yourself for me. I love you with all my heart.
All my love,
“Lib”
P.S. I’m still writing every day & will continue to do so.
[Page 3]
[See original document for envelope.]
April 22, 1945
Dearest “Boobie”
Things seem brighter to me today mainly because I had two airmail letters from you. They were the first ones in three weeks and you can imagine how glad I was to get them. Didn’t want to tell you but this thing of not hearing was just about to get me down. Feel better now even though the letters were written March 17th & 24th. It takes an awful long time for the mail to get here anymore, but it’s better than no letters at all. Thanks for the pictures. I love them and you. You’re looking well except for the haircut and I don’t even object to that as long as you say its [sic] comfortable. Had a look at the background in the pictures and can imagine how things are.
[Page 2]
Don’t imagine you have as much spare time on your hands as you say and suppose you stay on the move. If not, why would you be sending your foot-locker home? I’m just trying to read between the lines because I know you can’t tell me very much - But please, if it’s possible, write me as often as you can if it’s no more than to say that you’re well & alright. I worry about things like that - Hope you’ve received some mail by now. If you haven’t I can certainly sympathize with you -
I went to the B.Y.P.U. and Church tonight with three of the girls at the Shandon Baptist Church. Enjoyed it very much and expect to go often. One of the girls was Margeret Robinson.
Mother Nelson called me tonight to say that they had had two letters from you. We all feel better & hope they continue to come in.
Take care of yourself for me. I love you with all my heart.
All my love,
“Lib”
P.S. I’m still writing every day & will continue to do so.
[Page 3]
[See original document for envelope.]
Collection
Citation
Nelson, Elizabeth, “Letter from Elizabeth Nelson to her husband, Manning, April 22, 1945,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed May 17, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1534.