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  • Walter E. Dandy Letter 11/17/1944

    Here in San Francisco. Arrived at noon yesterday, but didn’t have a minute to drop you a line. At once to arrange for transportation to Honolulu and have just been notified that we are off tonight at 8 PM. That will put us in Honolulu about noon tomorrow. Going by Pan American, which is the best and most comfortable way.

    Last night the Reicherts gave us a party - Bloomfields, Stevensons and Ed Broyles. Got back at midnight. It was good to see them all again - all looking well. Ed goes back to Baltimore today. The climate here is snappy and invigorating, but comfortable without an overcoat. The view of ‘Frisco coming in from Oakland on the ferry is probably the finest in the world. This beautiful city is on a great mountain slope and all before you. And what a great city it is! The harbor is full of ships and the sky full of planes. We were lucky to get off quickly. The planes are all full and passage is difficult to get.

    Don’t know how long we will be away, but probably get back the 10th. Will probably stay in Hawaii a week or ten days. Our path has been made easy and the red tape cut by getting at the top ranking admirals. I got by without more injections - which wasn’t so bad. It should be an amazing sight coming into the Hawaiian Island in the early morning. Am anticipating the trip with keenest interest - wonderful experience.

    I guess our little redhead is about ready to start on her journey and will be thrilled. Walter might ask Dr. Brun to use a football ticket if one is available. Tell Margie to be a good girl and do as mother says. Think Kitty would be happier back at Roland Park next year – what do you think? Take good care of Fagie. Will wire you tomorrow. You may get it before the letter! But I told you in advance.

    Love and kisses to my five sweethearts,

    Daddy x x x x x x x x x

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