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David R. Elder correspondence, February-March 1945

1945-02-25 Pfc. Robert J. Nichols to Dave Elder Page 2

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We follow a certain routine to some extent; but generally we are sort of on our own, There are two regular meals a day and a light lunch at noon. After meals we have time to read, write letters, have some 'bunk fatigue', maybe have a class or two, go up on deck an look things over, any other such things. There for a day or so we were all feeling pretty sad and carrying our steel helmets around with us, that is when the sea got a little rough. I didn't get too bad; but know I now I know what a 'hangover' is like. Candy, cigarettes, and such things are very easy to get, and are very cheap on board ships. Cigarettes: 5 ¢ a pack, maybe I should start smoking, bet many a Washington man dreams of such a situation doesn't he? Say, did you ever get Don Klein's address so you could send him the Scuttlebut? Guess this will be all for this time, Dave, keep that old Scuttlebut coming. I'm sure looking forward to when I'll get my mail again and can read the back issues.
Sincerely,
Rob Nicola
[Pfc. Robert J Nicola]

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(2) We follow a certain routine to some extent; but generally we are sort of on our own, There are two regular meals a day and a light lunch at noon. After meals we have time to read, write letters, have some 'bunk fatigue', maybe have a class or two, go up on deck an look things over, any other such things. There for a day or so we were all feeling pretty sad and carrying our steel helmets around with us, that is when the sea got a little rough. I didn't get too bad; but know I now I know what a 'hangover' is like. Candy, cigarettes, and such things are very easy to get, and are very cheap on board ships. Cigarettes: 5 ¢ a pack, maybe I should start smoking, bet many a Washington man dreams of such a situation doesn't he? Say, did you ever get Don Klein's address so you could send him the Scuttlebut? Guess this will be all for this time, Dave, keep that old Scuttlebut coming. I'm sure looking forward to when I'll get my mail again and can read the back issues. Sincerely, Rob Nicola [Pfc. Robert J Nicola]