2034 Forbes St.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Dec. 11, 1941

Dear Pete:

I wrote you ten days ago and am anxiously waiting to here from you. I’m very much worried and since I’ve received your clothes I’ve been wondering whether you’re still in the Army or whether you had already been released when you sent the clothes. Won’t you please write without delay and let me know about yourself? My letter was not returned to me so I assume that you did not get your release and now that we are in this war, you will not be discharged. Please make every effort to get a Christmas furlough and come home, Pete. I will wire the money to you. Let me know as soon as possible so that I can send you the money. You know, Pete, you have not been home since your induction. I read in the paper that the soldiers were still getting Christmas furloughs so I will be hoping you will find it possible to come home. If, however, you find you cannot come home, let me know what I can send you. Isn’t there something you need or would like to have? I’m afraid you will not be satisfied with what I send you, so please do me a favor and let me know what to send you. Since you wrote me sometime ago and gave me instructions not to send you anything, I’m afraid that what I might send, you will lay it aside, so write and let me know what to send.

Everyone here is feeling fine. We have been worrying about you as you have not written us. Please write at once so that we may know you are O.K. I will be looking forward to hearing from you.

With love and very best wishes

Your sister,

Pauline