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7 April 45
At sea -
My dear Mrs. Dickson -
When you and I were buddies in the solarium on 4th Floor little did I think that one day I'd be writing to you from the deck of a ship on the high seas - which I guess only proves what you don't know does you no harm.
We got orders Mar. 10th and we went out a flying - where we went or how I can not tell you at this point for security reasons - for the first few days I was horribly sea sick and believe me, that is an illness! But, now I'm fine and I love every minute of it - the only bad feature is the heat and it's intense.
I am in a state room with 17 other nurses - we have wonderful accommodations in fact I'm beginning to wonder how the Navy manages to treat us so well.
I have met some grand people we amuse ourselves with card games song fests - concerts by the ship band and recorded symphonies - I have been talking with an Ensign of this ship's company and he takes me to this recreation room to listen to records and have a coke - the latter is pure luxury because for most of the passengers coca-cola is practically extinct.
How have you been feeling? I do hope well and also your family - You have certainly had more than your share of trouble, it's about time you have some peace of mind.
I haven't had mail in over a month and I know my mother isn't receiving my letters and that worries me but other than that I'm in the best of health.
