Letter: 14 Nov 1943
Title
Letter: 14 Nov 1943
Description
[Printed on the top-left of envelope in red, the national coat of arms symbol for the United States]
P.F.C. R.O. SULLIVAN
S.C.U. 1961 – 16
UNITED STATES ARMY [Printed in red]
CAMP LOCKETT, CALIF.
CAMP LOCKETT CALIF NOV 15 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”, covering the postage stamp]
VIA AIR MAIL [Printed in blue on top-right side of envelope]
Mrs. D.O. Sullivan
2152 Senator St.
Mobile, 18 Alabama
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UNITED STATES ARMY [Printed on the top-center of first page in red, under the symbol of U.S. national coat of arms]
Nov. 14-43
Dear Mama –
Just a few lines to let you know that I am feeling good again and I hope this finds you well. I have regained nearly all my strength and outside of my legs being a little sore I am O.K. Yesterday I was a table waiter in the morning and in the afternoon I had to wash out some of my clothes as we still can’t send any laundry. Tell Ola to be on the lookout for a bag with some of my stuff in it, coming by express. The first time I get a chance to get to the post office I will send her a money order to pay for it. This afternoon I took up tickets at the movies and made $100 and also got to see the show. As there isn’t very much to do around
UNITED STATES ARMY [Printed on the top-center of second page in red, under the symbol of U.S. national coat of arms]
here I will take this job every time I get a chance. Well, last night was about the coldest night I have seen out here and most of the people are hoping for snow so it will get a little warmer. Everyone seems to complain about the cold but so far it hasn’t bothered me much. A civilian that I work with wants me to go down to Tia Juana with he, his wife and another girl to eat supper one night this coming week so I will probably go with them. Down in Mexicali, Mexico, that Mrs. Drago used to sing about so much, you can get the best steaks in the country for about 80 cents in our money. We are right close to San Diego and out of all the Sailors and Marines there, I never see anyone that I know. Mama, I would like to hear from Gene because this country is full of flying fields
UNITED STATES ARMY [Printed on the top-center of third page in red, under the symbol of U.S. national coat of arms]
and if he gets transferred out here I might get to see him before I start home. Mama, there isn’t much to write about and I still have to fix my bed so I will close for now hoping to hear that you are feeling a lot better, so,
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 15 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”, covering the postage stamp]
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. 14-43
Dear Mama –
Just a few lines to let you know that I am feeling good again and I hope this finds you well. I have regained nearly all my strength and outside of my legs being a little sore I am O.K. Yesterday I was a table waiter in the morning and in the afternoon I had to wash out some of my clothes as we still can’t send any laundry. Tell Ola to be on the lookout for a bag with some of my stuff in it, coming by express. The first time I get a chance to get to the post office I will send her a money order to pay for it. This afternoon I took up tickets at the movies and made $100 and also got to see the show. As there isn’t very much to do around
UNITED STATES ARMY [Printed on the top-center of second page in red, under the symbol of U.S. national coat of arms]
here I will take this job every time I get a chance. Well, last night was about the coldest night I have seen out here and most of the people are hoping for snow so it will get a little warmer. Everyone seems to complain about the cold but so far it hasn’t bothered me much. A civilian that I work with wants me to go down to Tia Juana with he, his wife and another girl to eat supper one night this coming week so I will probably go with them. Down in Mexicali, Mexico, that Mrs. Drago used to sing about so much, you can get the best steaks in the country for about 80 cents in our money. We are right close to San Diego and out of all the Sailors and Marines there, I never see anyone that I know. Mama, I would like to hear from Gene because this country is full of flying fields
UNITED STATES ARMY [Printed on the top-center of third page in red, under the symbol of U.S. national coat of arms]
and if he gets transferred out here I might get to see him before I start home. Mama, there isn’t much to write about and I still have to fix my bed so I will close for now hoping to hear that you are feeling a lot better, so,
Goodnight
Lots & lots of love & kisses
Bill
Creator
Ruse Sullivan
Publisher
Mobile Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Division
Date
14 Nov 1943
Type
Correspondence
Identifier
War-Letters-14Nov1943
Original Format
paper
Files
Citation
Ruse Sullivan, “Letter: 14 Nov 1943,” Mobile Public Library Digital Collections, accessed March 6, 2026, https://digital.mobilepubliclibrary.org/items/show/5785.