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Items from Box One, Folder 11 of the Lewis Paul Bowers World War II Collection, January 1944 to December 1944. Folder contains 22 letters written by Bowers to family members during his military service. Most of the letters are addressed to his…

V-mail letter to Mrs. George E. Adams from her son, George E. Adams Jr., July 24, 1944. Notes that he has arrived in England and that mail may be slow. One handwritten page.

V-mail letter to Frank C. Leigh from his cousin, Charles C. Leigh, February 18, 1943. Discusses family news, Frank's enlistment in the Naval Air Corps, and Charles's service in Europe. One handwritten page and envelope.

V-mail letter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wallace from their son, Kenneth D. Wallace, postmarked December 29, 1943. Sends holiday greetings from the China-Burma-India Theater. One page with envelope.

V-mail letter to the adjutant of No. 308 Squadron, Royal Air Force, from Marion Orr, circa 1945. Enquires about Leon Swietlikowski, who has not responded to her recent letters. One handwritten page and envelope.

V-mail letter to Leon Swietlikowski from Marion Orr, circa 1945. Discusses Swietlikowski's lack of correspondence and mentions the end of the war. One handwritten page.

V-mail letter to the Nicholson family from Lieutenant M. L. Gerber, United States Navy, December 5, 1943. Sends Christmas greetings. One page.

V-mail letter to Alvin Stewart from fighter ace James C. Stewart, December 6, 1943. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses his flying experiences in the European Theater and advises Alvin on his flying…

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from Lieutenant Gwin L. Walker, circa 1940s. Contains a holiday greeting and an illustration of Santa Claus riding a sled labeled "Torpedo-3." One page. Stamped on verso: "Received in San Francisco prior to 1 December…

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, December 15, 1944. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses the weather and his engagement to Jackie (Jacqueline Caye Bossong). One…