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Three-page handwritten letter on plain paper from "Aleutians;" The postmarked envelope is stamped, "Passed by U.S.A. Army Examiner;" Howard writes about working on a secret military project and that he probably won't be able to sit down for a few days after his birthday due to their paddling ritual on birthdays; Postmarked envelope included.

Two-page handwritten letter on plain paper from "Somewhere in the Aleutians;" The postmarked envelope is stamped, "Passed by U.S.A. Army Examiner;" Howard writes about the silly conversations they have in the hut and that the hut ceiling is covered in pin-ups. He also writes that everyone is counting their points for the new demobilization; Postmarked envelope included.

Three-page handwritten letter on plain paper from "Somewhere in the Aleutians;" The postmarked envelope is stamped, "Passed by U.S.A. Army Examiner;" Howard writes that his morale is low, his photographs are censored, and he was hoping to get home for warm weather; Postmarked envelope included.

Two-page handwritten letter on plain paper from "Somewhere in the Aleutians;" The postmarked envelope is stamped, "Passed by U.S.A. Army Examiner;" Howard thanks Virginia for the picture and says he's gained 25 lbs and lost some hair. He also writes that the sun was out for half a day and he and a buddy went bicycling. He was able to call home and talk to his family through a new service they have; Postmarked envelope included.

Two-page handwritten letter on plain paper from "Somewhere in the Aleutians;" The postmarked envelope is stamped, "Passed by U.S.A. Army Examiner;" Howard writes that he will be able to tell Virginia all about the place in his next letter because they are lifting the censorship. His outfit has moved and they have been busy fixing up their hut. He hopes to be home by the end of the year; Postmarked letter included.

Two-page handwritten letter on plain paper from Attu, Alaska; Howard alerts Virginia to stop writing because his outfit will be returning to the U.S. shortly. He writes a nice description of his surroundings on Attu Island and says he sent his pictures of the hut and pin-ups to Life and Yank magazine; Postmarked envelope included.

Four-page handwritten letter on plain paper from Attu, Alaska; Howard writes about his days in Shemya and the surroundings. He also says his departure was postponed until October and that the days are monotonous; Postmarked envelope included.

One-page handwritten letter from Roanoke, Illinois; Howard has returned home and writes that he was sorry he missed her when she was in Roanoke. He asks for a date on Dec. 1; Postmarked envelope included.

One-page handwritten letter on plain paper from Roanoke, Illinois; Howard writes a short note to confirm he will see her at 6:30 on Sunday; Postmarked envelope included.

One-page handwritten letter on plain paper (torn in middle) from Roanoke, Illinois; Howard writes that he enjoyed seeing her and wants to get better acquainted. He asks her to go on another date; Postmarked envelope included.