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Helen Fox Angell letters to Bess Peebles Fox, July 1944-April 1945

1944-11-26 Helen Fox to Bess Peebles Fox Page 1

Picture - Jay in her kitchen
She's making frosting for
one of my cake mixes.
Isn't her spoon a scream?
November 26, 1944
Dear Mother,
I got your letter fifty three and "B" today with the blanks.  I'll try to get them filled out tomorrow and sent back.  I think I'll send my income tax blanks at the same time and let you file them.  You have the receipt for the last one, haven't you?  The one I paid in the early spring, I mean.  Was that 1943 or 1944?  That "pay in advance" is confusing.  If it was 1944 then disregard these blanks.
A few days ago I got packages from Betty W. with the nice bicycle seat cover, Schrams with the stencil set, and Mary's food package.  I was delighted with all three and hope to write my "thank you" letters yet this evening.  I'll also write to Herb Smith.  Hope I can see him.
Last night I'd just taken my bath and was reading (Lin Yutangs'?) Women in Peking when the phone rang and there was a long distance call from Dora (Dykins - Family friend - a Lt. physiotherapist with Army Hosp) in London.  I'd been wondering if she were still here.  We had a nice little visit.  She had been taking a week's course in a British civilian hospital and now gets another week soon and wants to visit Maureen.  She's a bit afraid it will be chilly.  I want to meet her in London sometime if I can.
Today I slept all morning and then worked alone in the craft shop.  I had a

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Picture - Jay in her kitchen She's making frosting for one of my cake mixes. Isn't her spoon a scream? November 26, 1944 Dear Mother, I got your letter fifty three and "B" today with the blanks. I'll try to get them filled out tomorrow and sent back. I think I'll send my income tax blanks at the same time and let you file them. You have the receipt for the last one, haven't you? The one I paid in the early spring, I mean. Was that 1943 or 1944? That "pay in advance" is confusing. If it was 1944 then disregard these blanks. A few days ago I got packages from Betty W. with the nice bicycle seat cover, Schrams with the stencil set, and Mary's food package. I was delighted with all three and hope to write my "thank you" letters yet this evening. I'll also write to Herb Smith. Hope I can see him. Last night I'd just taken my bath and was reading (Lin Yutangs'?) Women in Peking when the phone rang and there was a long distance call from Dora (Dykins - Family friend - a Lt. physiotherapist with Army Hosp) in London. I'd been wondering if she were still here. We had a nice little visit. She had been taking a week's course in a British civilian hospital and now gets another week soon and wants to visit Maureen. She's a bit afraid it will be chilly. I want to meet her in London sometime if I can. Today I slept all morning and then worked alone in the craft shop. I had a