William Vasos World War Two Correspondence #35

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1 Chapman University Chapman University Digital Commons William Vasos World War Two Correspondence Collection CAWL Archives: Second World War William Vasos World War Two Correspondence #35 William Vasos Follow this and additional works at: Recommended Citation Vasos, William, "William Vasos World War Two Correspondence #35" (1945). William Vasos World War Two Correspondence Collection This Letter is brought to you for free and open access by the CAWL Archives: Second World War at Chapman University Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in William Vasos World War Two Correspondence Collection by an authorized administrator of Chapman University Digital Commons. For more information, please contact

2 Subject Terms William Vasos; Irene Vasos; January 10, 1945; World War War and civilization -- History -- 20th century. United States; World War United States. Soldiers; World War United States. Social life and customs 20th century; Nineteen Forties; World War United States. Iowa -- History th Century; World War, United States Navy; World War, Homefront; World War, Naval Amphibious Base (Little Creek, VA);World War, Amphibious Warfare; World War, Norfolk (VA); Keywords U.S.A., U.S. Soldiers, postal service, postal stamp, correspondence, troops, wife, husband, marriage, women at home, love, homesickness, Carroll, IA, romance, father, children, family, loneliness, food, recreation and entertainment, leisure, motion pictures, cold weather, gifts, culture, humor Identifier w.r._Vasos_worldwartwo_ _009.pdf Copyright The Center for American War Letters Archives promotes open access to its collections for private study, scholarship, or research subject to the intellectual property rights of others. Chapman University may not hold copyright or intellectual property rights to all items in the collections, and contents may be subject to restricted access or use. As a condition of accessing and using material from the Archives, you agree that you are responsible for obtaining all required consents of any copyright holder and to indemnify and hold the University harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, that may arise from any third party claims for copyright infringement, torts, or invasion of publicity or privacy rights. You further acknowledge and agree that photocopies or other reproductions may only be made with the University s prior approval. Requests will be considered on a case by case basis and approval will be in the University s sole discretion. This letter is available at Chapman University Digital Commons:

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8 [[Nick Dante 10/6/16]] [[Vasos Correspondence #9]] [[Page 1- Envelope]] [[note: Because the envelope is typed, there is no transcription]] [[Page 2- Letter]] [[circle]] 2 [[/circle]] [[Letterhead: UNTIED STATES ATLANTIC FLEET AMPHIBIOUS TRAINING BASE Little Creek, Virginia]] Wednesday 10 January Dearest Darling Hi honey do you know what? I think youre swell. I also want to tell you that I m very deeply in love with you. My honey is sure terrific just thinking of you makes my blood pressure go up about 90 degrees. Boy I wonder what it will be when I put my arms around you and enjoy some of those wonderful kisses packed with T.N.T. that you will give me. I hope it isn t too

9 [[Nick Dante 10/6/16]] [[Page 3- Letter]] [[circle]] 2 [[/circle]] far off because I m plenty lonesome for my honey. Boy hon your all I need just like a tonic for me. Darling you have a very understanding and trusting soul wanting me to enjoy the sights and everything. I thank you for the thought hon. I wouldn t think of doing anything to spoil our beautiful life together. My Darling is too precious for that, and besides there just could [[underline]] not [[/underline]] be anyone else but you. Darling I believe you must be right in my blood. I don t mind it a bit either. After work tonite went to chow. Had mashed potatoes, meat balls & spagetti,

10 [[Nick Dante 10/6/16]] [[note: the third and fourth pages of the letter appear to be missing]] [[Page 4- Letter]] [[circle]] 5 [[/circle]] [[Letterhead: UNTIED STATES ATLANTIC FLEET AMPHIBIOUS TRAINING BASE Little Creek, Virginia]] I was really glad to hear that you have a good appetite and really feel swell. I went to the show at 6 o clock and boy hon don t miss it. The name of it is Three is a Family. Tell Pop if he wants a good laugh to see it. I ll bet Don would like it too. It is all about 3 women. One already has twins and the other two are going to have a baby and they come to live with Mother so they can meet their husbands in Norfolk. You ought to hear the sailors holler when they mention Norfolk in the picture. I got a kick out of that stuff because I went through it. Not exactly like they did but you get the idea.

11 [[Nick Dante 10/6/16]] [[Page 5- Letter]] [[circle]] 6 [[/circle]] Boy it was really cold here today. It started to spit a little snow. Probably wont last long though. It would sure be swell to have you nect to me keeping me warm as toast like you used to do hon. Ah ahmmm. Well darling Its almost 10 o clock so I will say nite nite Angel. Remember I Love You. I Love You. I Love You. More than anything else in the world. I Need [[underline]] You [[/underline]] Bill xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxx Don Judy Pat x Angel x xxxxx x P.S. Ill get the bandana and crosses but what can I get Don they don t have anything for boys. P.S. In return I want more of these 8 page letters. Ill top it sometime hon.