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Letters from Fred to Lucille. Mentions working on the War Diary and seeing movies. Considers law school at George Washington University.

Letters from Fred to Lucille, beginning January 1, 1946. Fred mentions a cocktail party at Tank Batallion and Italian dinner. Folder contains typed Ogden Nash poems, Yuans, and invitation to New Years Day reception. Fred mentions repairs and modifications to the troop living quarters since stay is indefinite. Folder also contains a roughly drawn/printed map of Lt. Colonel Denig's residence and Non Resident Member Card to Sixth Marine Division Officer's Club. Mentions men leaving for the states, problems with the mail system, and the visit of a Four Star Admiral.

Letters from Fred to Lucille. Fred mentions getting a radio for his room and that jeeps, trucks, generators and more were thrown into the ocean at Guam. He discusses the different aspects of having a child, including furniture and circumcision. Fred included a photo of himself as well as a hand-drawn diagram of circumcision. Fred sends "promotion papers for Lucille" and discusses work in the office. He mentions a Conference for House Naval Affairs Comittee, looking for his Health Record Book, and the story of Orville D. Arnold.

Letters from Fred to Lucille. Mentions increase in pay bill for more men in service, increase in food prices. Also mentions office work, attending club/shows, tennis, G.I. Bill, and inspections by batallion commander. Plays and watches baseball, rationed Coke Cola, looking for "Syrian" friends. Folder contains a copy of a letter sent by Fred to the Marine Corps Commandant, a request for law school training. Mentions working on inventory, OD Duty, and "mosquito scare" where Marines died from Japanese Encephalitis. As a result, an order was called for the constant covering of skin. Mentions Signal Company, Regimental Duty, and Courtmartial.

Letters from Fred to Lucille. Fred works in "Spec Ser" Office as well as the PX. Mentions practicing piano, an interest in bringing over dependants to China, a request for "inactive" duty. Mentions the PX council, Batallion duty, and work as Regimentla Officer. Considers the G.I. Bill and waits for law school decisions. Mentions work insspecting the guard and playing on bowling team.

Letters from Fred to Lucille. Fred mentions reading the Stars and Stripes Magazine, contemplating joining a quartet, and new cigarette rations. Mentions working in the office and commission requirements, includes cartoons relating to parenthood and Chinese money (Yen). Sends Lucille gifts, such as a kimono. Sends endorsements/applications to Georgetown, attends dance functions, and muses at not being sent home yet. Mentions the General's Conference as in session and redesignation of the 6th Marine Division to First Marine Brigade. G3 section for Anton.

Letters from Fred to Lucille. Fred mentions officer shortages, a belief that Brigade will have prolonged stay, and taking pictures of scenery. Discusses a chance that he might work as a Defendant on Board of Investigation, does not do it. Mentions taking music lessons (piano), playing golf on off hours, bonds and cost of raising a child. Mentions a delayed "moveout", holding back the Communists, new position 7th Serg, Regimental headquarters. Is placed in charge of PX retail store as Regimental Special Services Officer.

Letters from Fred to Lucille. Fred disusses office work, quarterly reports, his planned departure for October 14th, a planned trip tp Peiteiho with Lt. friend, hunting, etc. He mentions inspections, "greens" uniforms, Novena at Miraculous Medal, and mess assessment.

Letters from Fred to Lucille. At this point, Fred is preparing for his return to the States. His letters discuss his work, working on "books" at the PX, and visiting friends for dinner. Mentions a change of duty to Regimental Duty, Senior NCO's for Battalion Duty. He mentions that this is their last anniversary away from one another. He mentions attending Mass, the movies/theatre, packing gear in preparation of leaving. Mentions the Colonel's conference.

Letters from Fred to Lucille. At this point, Fred has received news that the "law deal" is out. He is expecting to be home soon, but must wait for replacement. He mentions attending staff NCO Club, overseeing shows at the theatre, attending mass, and the Labor Day holiday. He is thinking about instituting a drive for Marines hoping to enroll in correspondence courses. Mentions a shortage of officers in China, a holiday inspection, and news that he has not been accepted for a regular commission. Continues his work at the PX, including inventory. He is arranging a dance and mentions trips that are cancelled due to problems with "communists on the railroad". Folder includes a Western Union note, "do not send greens".