Letter from Jerome Epstein, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Epstein, dated January 6, 1946
Item
Identifier
C0262B001F006L001
Title
Letter from Jerome Epstein, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Epstein, dated January 6, 1946 See all items with this value
Creator
Epstein, Jerome, Jr. See all items with this value
Description
Letter written by Jerome Epstein, Jr. while serving at Memphis, TN after World War II discussing demobilization and theater. See all items with this value
Date
1/6/1946 See all items with this value
Extent
5 pages
Coverage
World War, 1939-1945
Subject
Military See all items with this value
Memphis (Tennessee) See all items with this value
Demobilization See all items with this value
Source
Jerome Epstein Papers #C0262, Box 1 Folder 6 See all items with this value
Publisher
George Mason University Libraries
Rights
Copyright not held by George Mason University Libraries. Restricted to personal, non-commercial use only. For permission to publish, contact Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
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C0262B001F006L001
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January 6, 1946
Dear Mother and Dad,
Once again “I have returned”—if I may borrow a phrase from MacArthur. Everything is about the same as usual. The train ride was quite enjoyable and not really as monotonous as riding in the daytime. I always like to revel in the luxury of a lower berth.
I found everyone quite pessimistic yesterday morning for they had just read of the Army’s slowdown in demobilization. It is quite unfair and I for one am plenty sore about it. I see in tonight’s paper that there is much discontent in the Philippines over the announcement. I know how those men overseas must feel—first they were told it was a lack of ships and now they are given some other feeble excuse.
Sec. Patterson is making a
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fool of himself over there with his stupid remarks. If once could believe what he says, he apparently doesn’t know anything about the War Department policy.
Drew Pearson was good tonight. I imagine you heard him. He wanted to know why our troops are being kept in the Philippines—a friendly country. Enclosed is a clipping on the 86th. That really makes me mad! I think this whole affair will again reach the vote-minded Congress soon.
What is the reason for the rates being so outrageous in Florida? I do hope you can find a place.
Yesterday it poured when I arrived but then the sun came out and it was quite warm and beautiful.
Today it was actually hot and it was beautiful weather another until late this P.M. when it once again began to rain.
The rumors about 2nd Army moving are stronger than ever. Ft. Benjamin Harrison is the only place rumored and some say by the 1st of March, others say earlier, and still others later.
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(3) January 6, 1946
The same thing has happened every time I have made a move in the Army—dozens of rumors before anything official is announced. I understand the city wants to use the fairgrounds soon.
Tell Claire I received a notice from the “Reader’s Digest.”
Last night I saw the play “Pick-Up Girl.” It played to a small audience—perhaps because it was the third night. Some probably went to see it because they were lured by the title, but most probably stayed away because of the title. However it does provide a very intelligent approach to a most serious social problem.
Wednesday I plan to attend the “Ballet Russe,” and a week from Tuesday is the Memphis Symphony with Marjorie Lawrence as guest soloists.
Saw “They Were Expendable” this evening.
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Not much else of interest to write about. Let me hear from you. Love to you both.
Lovingly,
Jerome, Jr.
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January 6, 1946
Dear Mother and Dad,
Once again “I have returned”—if I may borrow a phrase from MacArthur. Everything is about the same as usual. The train ride was quite enjoyable and not really as monotonous as riding in the daytime. I always like to revel in the luxury of a lower berth.
I found everyone quite pessimistic yesterday morning for they had just read of the Army’s slowdown in demobilization. It is quite unfair and I for one am plenty sore about it. I see in tonight’s paper that there is much discontent in the Philippines over the announcement. I know how those men overseas must feel—first they were told it was a lack of ships and now they are given some other feeble excuse.
Sec. Patterson is making a
Image 2:
fool of himself over there with his stupid remarks. If once could believe what he says, he apparently doesn’t know anything about the War Department policy.
Drew Pearson was good tonight. I imagine you heard him. He wanted to know why our troops are being kept in the Philippines—a friendly country. Enclosed is a clipping on the 86th. That really makes me mad! I think this whole affair will again reach the vote-minded Congress soon.
What is the reason for the rates being so outrageous in Florida? I do hope you can find a place.
Yesterday it poured when I arrived but then the sun came out and it was quite warm and beautiful.
Today it was actually hot and it was beautiful weather another until late this P.M. when it once again began to rain.
The rumors about 2nd Army moving are stronger than ever. Ft. Benjamin Harrison is the only place rumored and some say by the 1st of March, others say earlier, and still others later.
Image 3:
(3) January 6, 1946
The same thing has happened every time I have made a move in the Army—dozens of rumors before anything official is announced. I understand the city wants to use the fairgrounds soon.
Tell Claire I received a notice from the “Reader’s Digest.”
Last night I saw the play “Pick-Up Girl.” It played to a small audience—perhaps because it was the third night. Some probably went to see it because they were lured by the title, but most probably stayed away because of the title. However it does provide a very intelligent approach to a most serious social problem.
Wednesday I plan to attend the “Ballet Russe,” and a week from Tuesday is the Memphis Symphony with Marjorie Lawrence as guest soloists.
Saw “They Were Expendable” this evening.
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Not much else of interest to write about. Let me hear from you. Love to you both.
Lovingly,
Jerome, Jr.
