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April 2, 1944 - Birth of Sister Mae's Second Child
V-Mail - Italy

"...Just heard from Vic (Dad's sister) and she told me all about the bundle of joy (Birth of Mae's second child). True, I myself sort of wanted to be an uncle to a boy but guess I'm really prepared for a niece again. I'm glad for you honestly and know darn right well I'll now have two favorite nieces. When Lynda was born I was in New Mexico (Civilian Conservation Corps) if you remember-shortly afterward I came home. Let's hope this is a repetition of the same...Blondie's as ever been writing me every day. I don't think that should interest you, but when a guy thinks so much of a girl he sure wants all to know it. Two-to-one my first child (my wife's) is a boy..."
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 
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