We all know that the Santomasso men are charmers... Armand was no different. This letter in 1943 to "P.F.C. A. Santo Massimo" (or shall we say, "Jim") from Miss May Birchall in England provides everything a love letter should; romance, and mystery! And don't worry, it's G rated, wouldn't want to embarrass Mindo - especially not on his birthday. Read on, and enjoy the last of the letters I have in my Santomasso collection. If anyone in the family has more letters to contribute to the blog, please let me know! Click on "comments" above to add your thoughts and/or memories! Miss May Birchall
3 Cape Street Salford 5 Lanes’ Sat: Get: 2.10.43 Hello Jim, Well I am surprised to hear from you after all this time, nearly a whole year. Jim, if you are lucky enough to receive this please put my correct name on your next letter to me, that’s if you will forgive me, love, telling you a lie about my name, only I do so want to hear from you again. I have always been wanting to see or hear from you, Jim, the reason for my telling you my wrong name was just that I thought mine was too plain for you to take any notice of me. I have been so sorry Jim, about it. Well I am glad you are in the best of health and spirits and that you did write to me. Are your family keeping fine? When I hear on the Wireless Command Performance I always think of you, Jimmy. You didn’t have to put down your description, Jim I still remember what you look like. Do you still remember what I look like? Only I haven’t got 1 photograph left. Jim it takes so long to get one done these days, my hair has grown quite long, that’s all that has changed about me. Please write back to me…(illegible) 64…(illegible) always used to get…(illegible) remember you when I get one. Well I will have to close my letter, now Jimmy so good night and God Bless you all the way Jimmy all my love and thoughts for your safety, because you treated me well. Do you remember the movies and a certain box of candy? I do. xxxx xxxx xxxx May Always your friend, & a little more if you like. May
0 Comments
Hello Mom,
Arrived safe and sound. Feeling fine. And hope to hear the same. Nothing much to say except that everything is okay and don't worry. So long. Love Armand, Pvt. A. Santomasso Co. B 16 Eugr. A.P.0 New York N.Y. |
AuthorThanks everyone for your continued support and participation! Archives
July 2016
Categories |