Nov. 16, 1944
Dear Folks,
Enclosed is a money order for $50. As usual I would like to be informed as to when you get it.
Do you remember Dr. Sigmund Clayman who was reported missing on Bataan? I heard a message from him to his father over the Japanese radio. He is interned at the Tokyo camp and is doing medical work there. I have already written his father, although from his message I gathered that he had already been in touch with his family.
I received Dorothy's letter and got quite a kick out of it. She is learning to write pretty good.
Love to all,
Paul
Monday, November 18, 1974
Sunday, November 17, 1974
Postmarked November 17, 1944
Nov. 14, 1944
Dear Folks,
Sorry that its been so long since I last wrote, but we have been pretty busy. I can't tell you where or what, but you can probably guess. I got a pile of mail from you today including the map which I was glad to receive and will not doubt prove useful.
Regarding the clipping you sent me about the flyers, they were the same. I talked with the one it mentions for quite a while after learning that we were practically neighbors.
I got a letter from Hank. He has orders back to the State; I guess he rates it after being out here so long.
We caught a mess of red snappers at one island. They ran about 15 to 20 pounds and are really beautiful fish and good eating too.
I also received about 50 copies of the Mirror, which will provide me with reading for some time to come.
I have been getting the stamps you've been sending but there is no need to do so any longer as I have gotten a supply enough to last me a long time.
So you have sent me a salami. I hope it gets here in good condition, but frankly I have my doubts.
I also got a letter from george. He seems to think his ship may come out this way. Maybe we will meet again out here.
That's about all, I guess, so I will close with
Love to all,
Paul
Dear Folks,
Sorry that its been so long since I last wrote, but we have been pretty busy. I can't tell you where or what, but you can probably guess. I got a pile of mail from you today including the map which I was glad to receive and will not doubt prove useful.
Regarding the clipping you sent me about the flyers, they were the same. I talked with the one it mentions for quite a while after learning that we were practically neighbors.
I got a letter from Hank. He has orders back to the State; I guess he rates it after being out here so long.
We caught a mess of red snappers at one island. They ran about 15 to 20 pounds and are really beautiful fish and good eating too.
I also received about 50 copies of the Mirror, which will provide me with reading for some time to come.
I have been getting the stamps you've been sending but there is no need to do so any longer as I have gotten a supply enough to last me a long time.
So you have sent me a salami. I hope it gets here in good condition, but frankly I have my doubts.
I also got a letter from george. He seems to think his ship may come out this way. Maybe we will meet again out here.
That's about all, I guess, so I will close with
Love to all,
Paul
Thursday, November 14, 1974
Witter Log, November 14 - December 14, 1944
On 14 November, Witter and her charges arrived back in Humboldt Bay.
She was anchored in Humboldt Bay until 2 December when she got underway in the escort of a convoy bound for Seeadler Harbor at Manus. Witter and her charges entered the harbor the following day, and the destroyer escort remained there until mid-month, conducting tactical exercises in the vicinity until her departure.
She was anchored in Humboldt Bay until 2 December when she got underway in the escort of a convoy bound for Seeadler Harbor at Manus. Witter and her charges entered the harbor the following day, and the destroyer escort remained there until mid-month, conducting tactical exercises in the vicinity until her departure.
Monday, November 4, 1974
Postmarked November 4, 1944
Oct. 31, 1944
Dear Folks,
I know its been quite a while since I wrote last, but this is the first chance I've had to get a letter off, as we have been pretty busy. As usual, there isn't much I can write, just let you know that I am O.K. and hope everyone home is the same. I guess Vickie has brought forth her litter or soon will. It must be getting pretty cold in N.Y. It's hard to imagine winter coming on in the states while we are sweltering here in the tropics. That's about all for now, give my regards to all including Uncle Will, Aunt Rose, Uncle Julius, Aunt Reba, and Uncle Phillip. [Note: There was no Uncle Phillip. Maybe it was a code?]
Love to all,
Paul.
Dear Folks,
I know its been quite a while since I wrote last, but this is the first chance I've had to get a letter off, as we have been pretty busy. As usual, there isn't much I can write, just let you know that I am O.K. and hope everyone home is the same. I guess Vickie has brought forth her litter or soon will. It must be getting pretty cold in N.Y. It's hard to imagine winter coming on in the states while we are sweltering here in the tropics. That's about all for now, give my regards to all including Uncle Will, Aunt Rose, Uncle Julius, Aunt Reba, and Uncle Phillip. [Note: There was no Uncle Phillip. Maybe it was a code?]
Love to all,
Paul.
Sunday, November 3, 1974
Witter Log, November 3-13, 1944
On the 3d [November], however, they reversed course on orders and reentered Kossol Passage the following day. The stay proved brief. She and her charges set sail again that evening and arrived in San Pedro Bay, Leyte, on the 7th. She remained there— harassed by alerts but not by attacks—until the 11th when she departed, escorting her precious oilers.
