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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Letter from Bobby Johnston to Warren [Letter 255]]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[Correspondence]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[World War, 1939-1945]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[World War, 1939-1945--Women]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[196 March 16 - 8:45 P.M. Friday My Dearest Darling: Bobbie and Helen got home about two hours ago, and I've just finished feeding them a makeshift supper. Helen has gone to put Bobbie to bed, and is coming back in a few minutes to wait for a call from Walter. She is pretty much upset - eyes all red and swollen - I feel so sorry for her. Perhaps after she gets talked out, she will feel better, and able to get some sleep tonight. Bobbie was thrilled with the little kite, and said to be sure and thank you right away. This morning when Wendy and I were on our way downtown we passed the Special Man in his rackety old car, and gave him a cheery good morning. About two minutes later, I heard a violent honking behind me, and there he was again - waving your 20 page Special! Oh darling, that really was a letter, and I enjoyed every word of it. When we get to the P.O. the little paper and chain letter were waiting. The latter was pathetic wasn't it? [pg 2] After doing a bit of shopping and picking up the enclosed prints, we stopped to see Bev, and had to stay until one o'clock; because it started to rain so hard. This afternoon we visited with Mrs. Price for awhile, and she asked about you. I've been sort of nervous, because my innards haven't been behaving at all well. I can trace the symptoms back to shortly after Wendy's birth, so I think that something must be out of place. I'm going to find out about the Dispensary at the Presidio, and see if I can go over there for a check-up. It may be that I‚Äôd need x-rays, and it will be a lot cheaper to have them over there. If I should have to go to the hospital, I think I will leave Wendy with Bev, who I know would want to, and could take good care of her. She is too big to park in the hospital, and too little to board out even for just a few days. I don't think whatever it is is serious, but I'm almost sure it can't wait til you get home. #162 I'll be anxious to hear how the [pg 2] flower seeds grow - it feels good to share some little thing like that with you. You will probably be amused to hear that the road to Ord has masses of poppies growing on either side. The birthday box sounds like great fun - I won't be disappointed if it doesn't arrive on time - it will give me something to look forward to - and things to look forward to are what make time pass relatively fast. Speaking of moving on - Dana had a letter from Steve today, and he has caught up with his ship - after a damp and tiring trip. He says that life aboard ship is very crowded, so he has to share a cabin with six others. To make up for that, he added that the man he has to work with - he likes very well. Life should continue to reach you - as far as I know, no change in address has been made. Sweety, it's such a comfort for me to know how you are thinking about the future. I have all the faith there is in you, and I don't think I'm concerned, [pg 3] just curious, and needing again something to look forward to. I won't sing on the phone - probably won't cry, because I don't want to waste a second of being with you. Perhaps I shouldn't have mentioned Bev in connection with the poetry I sent you - I hope it hasn't spoiled the parts I picked out - and I do want to read the whole thing with you some evening. 10:30 P.M. Helen has just gone home. Walter phoned about 9:00. Those men really have it tough, going out on an Army transport packed like sardines. Walter has been given an APO number, so I guess this is an Army deal. Wendy's hair is just the color of yours as a baby - so it may change just as yours did. And again you mention that trouble of yours! I'm just a little bit scared now, and would give anything to have you hold me tight and comfort me. I told Helen about it, just in case I needed her suddenly so that she‚Äôd know what it was all about, and I‚Äôd not have to explain on the spot. Tomorrow morning I will phone the [pg 4] Presidio - ask for Jacobsheimer if he's still there - Helen saw him a couple weeks ago and he said he remembered you, Wendy and me. If I can't go over there, I shall make an appointment with one of the doctors in town who is taking care of one of Helen's friends - I guess he‚Äôd be as good as anyone. Darling, just so you won't worry, I guess I‚Äôd better tell you what it is. Remember the night this summer when I got sick and you phoned Mrs. Couture about a doctor? Once or twice since, just before I fell off - I've felt as if I‚Äôd spring a leak and had to go to the benjo very frequently. For the past week or so I've had to go just about every hour. I don't have to get up during the night, and notice is most when I'm sitting or walking, so it may probably be a matter of something pressing on my bladder. I don't have any pain, or feel ill, so I'm hoping it will prove to be something that can be taken care of quickly and easily. It may be that my uterus or some such is out of place as a result of Wendy's [pg 5] birth. No I won't knit Navy Blue for you - what a suggestion!! I'll see what colors are available in cashmere. I do like celadon green. I‚Äôd already bought cards for Doug and I ran, and written Muz for the dates because I wasn't sure. The last name is Mulligan (Lt.) pilot in Navy Air Corps. You might see Chuck anytime now in the next few months - Walter, by the way, told Helen to tell me, that he'll try to get a message to you some way or other if he doesn't get to see you himself. Olsen is just one of the CASA doctors whose wife is in Carmel, or you probably know it's the Philippines he's in. I'll see what I can do about clothespins, but they are awfully scarce. The best we could probably do would be three or four dozen. That baseball glove!!!! Will see what I can do about finding material for pyjamas. To bed now - hope to read (over) [pg 5] myself to sleep - Have that all keyed up feeling again- sure is uncomfortable. Hold me tight darling - I need you so much- Bobby]]></dcterms:description>
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    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[3/16/45]]></dcterms:date>
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