Letter: 9 Nov 1943
Title
Letter: 9 Nov 1943
Description
[Printed on the top-left of envelop in red, the U.S. national coat of arms symbol]
P.F.C. R.O. SULLIVAN
S.C.U. 1961 – 16
UNITED STATES ARMY [Printed in red]
CAMP LOCKETT, CALIF.
CAMP LOCKETT CALIF NOV 10 1943 1130 AM [Stamped in black on top-center-right of envelope]
[Red postage stamp on top-right of envelope, shows an airplane with “AIR 6¢ MAIL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” at the bottom]
[A stamp, printed in black with lines and a “1”, partially covering both the postage stamp and the word “AIR”]
VIA AIR MAIL [Printed in blue on top-right side of envelope]
Mrs. D.O. Sullivan
2152 Senator St.
Mobile, 18 Alabama
__
UNITED STATES ARMY [Printed on the top-center of first page in red, under the symbol of U.S. national coat of arms]
Nov. 9-1943
Dear Mama –
Just a few lines to let you know that I am doing alright except for being a little shaky yet. The doctor let me out of the hospital this morning but he told me to take it easy for a few days. I went back to work today but I didn’t do much but sit around. I got your mail today and was sure glad to hear from you. Well, Mama I didn’t know that I was so sick until I started to leave and the nurse told me. I also didn’t know how weak my knees were until I walked down the side of one of these mountains. Mama, if Gene gets transferred out here it will probably be close to where I am. Tell Anna
UNITED STATES ARMY [Printed on the top-center of second page in red, under the symbol of U.S. national coat of arms]
To let me know Gene’s address when he moves out to Calif. and I might get to go see him. Well, this is my first night back in the barracks and I am kind of weak so I will close and go to bed. I just wanted you to know that I am OK..
Goodnight
Lots & lots of love & kisses
Bill
P.F.C. R.O. SULLIVAN
S.C.U. 1961 – 16
UNITED STATES ARMY [Printed in red]
CAMP LOCKETT, CALIF.
CAMP LOCKETT CALIF NOV 10 1943 1130 AM [Stamped in black on top-center-right of envelope]
[Red postage stamp on top-right of envelope, shows an airplane with “AIR 6¢ MAIL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” at the bottom]
[A stamp, printed in black with lines and a “1”, partially covering both the postage stamp and the word “AIR”]
VIA AIR MAIL [Printed in blue on top-right side of envelope]
Mrs. D.O. Sullivan
2152 Senator St.
Mobile, 18 Alabama
__
UNITED STATES ARMY [Printed on the top-center of first page in red, under the symbol of U.S. national coat of arms]
Nov. 9-1943
Dear Mama –
Just a few lines to let you know that I am doing alright except for being a little shaky yet. The doctor let me out of the hospital this morning but he told me to take it easy for a few days. I went back to work today but I didn’t do much but sit around. I got your mail today and was sure glad to hear from you. Well, Mama I didn’t know that I was so sick until I started to leave and the nurse told me. I also didn’t know how weak my knees were until I walked down the side of one of these mountains. Mama, if Gene gets transferred out here it will probably be close to where I am. Tell Anna
UNITED STATES ARMY [Printed on the top-center of second page in red, under the symbol of U.S. national coat of arms]
To let me know Gene’s address when he moves out to Calif. and I might get to go see him. Well, this is my first night back in the barracks and I am kind of weak so I will close and go to bed. I just wanted you to know that I am OK..
Goodnight
Lots & lots of love & kisses
Bill
Creator
Ruse Sullivan
Publisher
Mobile Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Division
Date
9 Nov 1943
Type
Correspondence
Identifier
War-Letters-9Nov 943
Original Format
paper
Files
Citation
Ruse Sullivan, “Letter: 9 Nov 1943,” Mobile Public Library Digital Collections, accessed March 6, 2026, https://digital.mobilepubliclibrary.org/items/show/5784.