Harris-Harris letter

Description:	Letter from John Harold Harris (1916-1987) to his wife Alice Clair Honan (1920-1986), his daughter Susan Lou Harris (1943-2008), and his mother Della B. Fear (1888-1974). Harris served as a U.S. Army cook in the Pacific Theatre. March 3, 1943Dear Alice, Susan & MotherWe are still waiting--. I feel fine. I got weighed & weigh 176. I think I can give you my APO address next week It is still raining here. I wish we had some warmer clothes as they would feel good. Will use the system we talked about if I can’t let you know where I am. It is OK for you to write to the address until you get the new one as our mail will be transferred will sent my belonging [sic] this PM or tomorrow. They will be a mess but maybe you can straighten them out. There is just nothing to write now. I wonder if you’ve received the moccasins I sent Susan. Will try & get service pin or something for you & mother. I will mail them or put them with my belongings if I can find what I want. May send my belonging COD if I can’t get to the post office. I got my money but will hang on to it in case I need some. I may send money order later. Love, Harold
Origin:	1943-03-03
Created By:	John Harold Harris
Source:	http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16066coll15/id/7273
Collection:	Huntington City-Township Public Library
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Subjects:	Soldiers Military life Families

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