Tuesday, 1 May 1945
Germany
Waiting for Victory

May Day. Hitler's death confirmed. German resistance collapsing. Surrender expected any day.

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Letter 81, page 1
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Germany

Dolph's Letter #80

Dear Sweetheart -

How are you dear?

Thought you might like to know that these reports of Himmler offering unconditional surrender first to the U.S. + Britain + then rumors of offering it to all three of the allies has us all excited. I have a feeling Germany will give up this week. I'm ready.

Nothing much at all going on. The weather is still inclement but my new job - as Training Officer - keeps me busy. Busy - but not so that I can't think of my honey. Gee I love you so much dear + I sure hope you are well.

Mail - that's my immediate need, as long as we are apart.

Please take care of yourself. For you are everything to me.

Your devoted husband,
Dolph