LETTERS HOME
TO: Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Marr
FROM: PFC J.H. Marr
Dear Folks:
In the past week I have had a couple of enjoyable days, as I have been with Bill. On both these days, we had a great time recalling past and present experiences. He looks fine and hasn't changed since I last saw him about three years ago.
I certainly wish that I could watch (sisters) graduation ceremony tomorrow, and I wish her the most of happiness and good fortune.
You are foolish to give me any consideration in your plans for moving and to where you plan to live. I appreciate your thoughts, but I am not any factor.
Thank you for the two books of puzzles. I can dilly-dally on those for quite awhile.
I hope you feel better at this time Dad.
I'm beginning to have my doubts about ever seeing Irving, but of course there's always a chance.
As ever - John
TO: Mr. I.E. Marr
FROM: PFC J.H. Marr
Thanks for the five bucks. It was put to a good use, but this island made stuff carrodes my pipes.
I can't truthfully say that I would enjoy the weather at home when it gets down around -15 f., but I could really go for the sight of some snow.
I had a few drinks with (censored) yesterday and talked quite awhile with him.
I was surprised to learn from you that Irving is still stateside. I wrote to him at his new address. I wonder if I'll be able to see him in the near future?
The way the papers print the news over here, I get the idea that there are a lot of fouled up, back-biting doings going on in the states. I mean in reference to labor and hinderances to the war efforts committed by the people. Haven't they heard? There's a war going on.
Your son, John
TO: I.E. Marr
FROM: PFC John H. Marr
Dear Mom, Dad, and Sister,
I am on a transport and out on the Pacific. I am going into combat soon.
Hope you are all well.
Your Son & Brother,
John
TO: I. E. Marr
FROM: PFC J. H. Marr
Dear Mother, Dad & Sister,
I'm out on the Pacific again on another cruise. I will be going into action soon but I'm not telling you this for any reason except to let you know that I will not be able to write for some time.
I was very pleased to receive your letters and the photographs, they are swell.
Dad, there is a fellow on this ship, a marine, whose name is Sather. He says he lives in Staples and his dad is an engineer on a Staples to Dilworth run - know him?
I am in sight of Bill's ship constantly
Although living conditions are now very (can't read), as all troop ships are, it isn't a bad tub and we are getting three squares a day. I'll write you later and don't worry.
As Ever
John
TO: Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Marr
FROM: PFC J. H. Marr
Dear Folks
I am on Iwo Jima. Landed D day and up to now I am alright. Will write you in the near future.
Your Son
John
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