The Last Letter to Babe

My Uncle Bob writes, wondering how many points Babe has and whether he has enough to be discharged from the service.... Read More

A Letter from My Grandfather on VE Day

"Some people here make you sick. They act like kids. Are drinking and making merry. N.Y.C. is full of paper (the streets). You boys are the ones to celebrate."... Read More

My Grandmother Writes 3 Days After Babe’s Death; Doesn’t Yet Know He’s Gone

"I know it is too soon to hope for anything yet concerning you. But I can dream, can't I? At least maybe now you will get to see your cousins & uncle."... Read More

‘We Just Heard That the War is Over in Italy’

Babe's brother writes to him the day after the Germans laid down arms in Italy, but the day before Babe was killed.... Read More

‘Someday I’ll Tell You a Lot of Things That I Can’t Tell You Right Now’

As if the last line of this letter wasn't tantalizing enough, there's also this one: "I know I haven't written much lately, but someday I'll tell you why."... Read More