The last month has been one of regular routine work.
Found the station one(?) to J.F. Hall, Ensign dating every thing Sunday 31st.
Sent glove back. Parker & Bridget.
Had sfaratiat(?) in consultation with Dr. Corgan about Harry.
Rec’d commission Lieutenant today, dated Feb. 1st
Harry taken sick.
Ensign J. F. Hall never reported today as my relief.
Mailed request for sea duty.
Cooper’s father was here and raised H––– Says the Dr. cussed his son and he is going to take it to the Dept.
Sent another waiver in on Cooper. Dr. discovered he has flat foot.
Paymaster says I am entitled to pay only from the date of oath, not date of commission.
Waiver granted for Cooper. 1 yr 6 2/3 months under age.
Enlisted 2 men. Sent 8 men to Pensacola Fla. and 4 to Norfolk.
Read letter of congratulations from Mr. Grady.
Jean and I had dinner at Edna’s in A***?, Va.
X-mas gift from Bab.
Has rained a little and sunned a little.
Another beautiful ***? day.
During the War Mom worked for the Veterans Benefit Administration, a Government Agency. She was given a certificate of Merit for her services. Mom had a maid we called ìMaryî to care for the children while she was away. Mary was a part of our family. She fed us and cared for us for a […]
