Letter from Philip F. Van Pelt to his family, October 6, 1945
Title
Letter from Philip F. Van Pelt to his family, October 6, 1945
Description
Van Pelt discusses the birthday gifts he received.
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The Citadel Archives & Museum
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Relation
Van Pelt, Philip F. Cadet Letters, 1945-1949
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application/pdf
Language
English
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Text
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https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1959
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6 October 1945
Dear Folks,
Well, the birthday was quite a success. I got letters and cards from Chuck and [illegible word] and from Aunt Blanche and Uncle Henry. Also $1 from Blanche and the “reprobate”. I can’t really tell you how handy that $7 you sent came in. I was down to the last dollar that you sent me off with, when along came my birthday and restocked my meager supply of lettuce. Jane sent me a box of fudge made with her own little hands, and promised me a picture of her in the “near” future. The fudge I received today. I’m
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eating it now. Yum-yum!. Almost as good as yours, Mom.
I haven't done much today. Mel went home alone today during leave, and I didn’t go on leave until late this afternoon, when I went down-town for a steak dinner. I came back and now I’m just loafing around in my room.
Only seventy-five more days till Christmas! Oh, joy! Can hardly wait. I’ve joined the choir & have to sing in the chapel tomorrow.
I’ll write a long letter tomorrow
Love and kisses
Phil.
6 October 1945
Dear Folks,
Well, the birthday was quite a success. I got letters and cards from Chuck and [illegible word] and from Aunt Blanche and Uncle Henry. Also $1 from Blanche and the “reprobate”. I can’t really tell you how handy that $7 you sent came in. I was down to the last dollar that you sent me off with, when along came my birthday and restocked my meager supply of lettuce. Jane sent me a box of fudge made with her own little hands, and promised me a picture of her in the “near” future. The fudge I received today. I’m
[Page 2]
eating it now. Yum-yum!. Almost as good as yours, Mom.
I haven't done much today. Mel went home alone today during leave, and I didn’t go on leave until late this afternoon, when I went down-town for a steak dinner. I came back and now I’m just loafing around in my room.
Only seventy-five more days till Christmas! Oh, joy! Can hardly wait. I’ve joined the choir & have to sing in the chapel tomorrow.
I’ll write a long letter tomorrow
Love and kisses
Phil.
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Citation
Van Pelt, Philip F., “Letter from Philip F. Van Pelt to his family, October 6, 1945,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed April 24, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1959.