Winfred to Uncle Norman

EDITOR’S NOTE: Winfred writes a five-page letter on Feb. 8, 1944 to his Uncle Norman Maxwell in response to a letter he had received from him. Winfred’s letter is postmarked Feb. 11, 1944. Norman then writes a second letter dated 2-23-44 on the back of Winfred’s letter and forwards it to his brother, Guy D. & his wife Cressie (Winfred’s parents). The second letter will be posted on that date. Norman also included a comic, a newspaper article, and two other letters – one from his and Guy’s sister Mollie to their sister Mabel dated Feb. 17th, and one from Mabel to Norman dated Feb. 19th. Those letters will also be posted on the date they were written. Feb. 8, 1944       1310      WNAM      Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred tells his uncle he knew his cousin Jr. (Norman’s son) was in England but did not have his address; he now knows Jr. is at a base nearby and will try to visit him; is glad they are getting along well in St. Louis; hopes they can visit his Folks soon; says he is getting use to British customs and talk; knows there are several Irondale boys in England; doesn’t mind the army life too much; appreciates the education he is getting; thinks the U.S. is the best country; has time now to look the country over; and has someone pestering him as he writes.