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Miscellaneous letters to Helen Fox, 1933-1945

1945-07-22 Helen Ciancimino to Helen Fox Page 1

63 Bank Street
New York 14, N.Y.
July 22, 1945

Dear Helen,

I was delighted to hear from you and to know that you're having so many interesting experiences and so many good times. I hope you'll have your chance at Army of Occupation and then the Pacific, if that's what you want. In any case, if you're ever en route via New York, please do get in touch with me because I'd love to see you again.

My transport assignment was on the Ile de France between Gourock and New York but it was short lived. On the third trip we carried a load of Canadians to Halifax and the American personnel was removed from the ship. I phoned Hdq and was told to report to Washington. Since then, I've been commuting between Washington and New York trying to find out what happens next! My cable release from ETO finally came through and I managed to quite forcibly express my feelings about the Pacific so next week I report to North Atlantic Area for, I hope, I hope, a domestic assignment close to home.I really have a longing to stay put and the hospitals here need people badly.

Joyce is working at No. Atlantic Area and I have seen quite a bit of her. She looks very healthy but she seems restless. I think she'd like to go to the Pacific but of course conditions at home make it impossible right now. I received a letter from Milton Blum saying that the 91st is homeward bound. I've heard too that both Jay and Polly are back in the States. Everyone is coming back and the traffic in NY harbour is terrific.

It's really wonderful to be home, Helen. I've turned my apartment inside out and exhausted my poor sister with all my bright ideas. We've been repainted and the floors varnished and at the moment most of our furniture is at McCreery's being repaired and recovered, so our visitors sit on the floor. I cook and clean with a delight none of those tasks ever inspired in me before. I had a few days at the lake swimming and I've seen as much of the family as is still in the States. I find I love New York--even in the midst of a humid summer. Please do write and let me know what happens to you and don't forget to call if you come through NY.

Affectionately, Helen

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63 Bank Street New York 14, N.Y. July 22, 1945 Dear Helen, I was delighted to hear from you and to know that you're having so many interesting experiences and so many good times. I hope you'll have your chance at Army of Occupation and then the Pacific, if that's what you want. In any case, if you're ever en route via New York, please do get in touch with me because I'd love to see you again. My transport assignment was on the Ile de France between Gourock and New York but it was short lived. On the third trip we carried a load of Canadians to Halifax and the American personnel was removed from the ship. I phoned Hdq and was told to report to Washington. Since then, I've been commuting between Washington and New York trying to find out what happens next! My cable release from ETO finally came through and I managed to quite forcibly express my feelings about the Pacific so next week I report to North Atlantic Area for, I hope, I hope, a domestic assignment close to home.I really have a longing to stay put and the hospitals here need people badly. Joyce is working at No. Atlantic Area and I have seen quite a bit of her. She looks very healthy but she seems restless. I think she'd like to go to the Pacific but of course conditions at home make it impossible right now. I received a letter from Milton Blum saying that the 91st is homeward bound. I've heard too that both Jay and Polly are back in the States. Everyone is coming back and the traffic in NY harbour is terrific. It's really wonderful to be home, Helen. I've turned my apartment inside out and exhausted my poor sister with all my bright ideas. We've been repainted and the floors varnished and at the moment most of our furniture is at McCreery's being repaired and recovered, so our visitors sit on the floor. I cook and clean with a delight none of those tasks ever inspired in me before. I had a few days at the lake swimming and I've seen as much of the family as is still in the States. I find I love New York--even in the midst of a humid summer. Please do write and let me know what happens to you and don't forget to call if you come through NY. Affectionately, Helen