Feb. 18, 1946
Dearest My Love,
Today I received three letters from you and so I feel just wonderful! Two of them were written at the rest camp. One told of your experience on skis when nature called you. Poor dear! I really felt for you, but I certainly enjoyed a good laugh out of the story. I'd have laughed so hard if I had been there that you would have had to pull me out of the snow.
Well, I am glad you received the second Christmas box finally. All I can remember that I sent was the calendar. I had so much fun thinking up things to put on the pages.
Maybe you should go around with George Bull and see Japan! However, I can't imagine his being a better sightseer than you.
Aren't you smart! I'm proud of you writing so well that the Chief of Staff used your sentences complete. I think they are intelligent men to recognize your ability. I just wish Dad could have known about your work. He would have enjoyed knowing you had developed so well in that way.
The stuff came today. I have my things cluttering up my room again! I was able to put around the house, two pieces in the basement, two on the back porch -- the big box and the old trunk -- your two gas mask boxes in the attic, and the footlockers in the hall and in the bedroom.
I used the washing machine today. I have to arrange some way to drain the rinse tub as I don't have it our of doors and I miss your nice drain pipe.
The pictures you sent were interesting. We've enjoyed looking at them. Have you ever received the two rolls of film I sent you?
Martha's box contained a darling little Japanese girl with writing equipment, the tiger with the wobbly head, and the cap. Also, her kimono arrived.
I am delighted that you have mailed Margaret a birthday present. You are smart.
All my love,
Frances
P.S. I guess I'll have to read "Pastures of Heaven" to see what you are talking about. It interests me. FHG
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February 18, 1946
Dear Daddy,
How are you getting along with your skiing? It sounds very interesting.
Today at school we got a new arithmetic book. It is very modern and easy to understand.
Sunday we went to North Fulton Park and played. We had a wonderful time.
At Sunday school a man showed us some slides of Mexico. He went down there for Christmas. The slides showed the celebration of Christmas in Mexico.
Lots of love,
Emily Gillham
