Folders 431-440: 26 March 1945-31 March 1945

Containers:

5, 4

Scope and content:

Reads a book that talks about Black Mountain College. Hears rumors of the “imminent possibility of Nazi surrender”; tells Esther about how much money he will get when he gets out of service. Talks with another soldier about going to Richmond for a Seder meal. Is confused by a friend ending a letter to him with “Love to Esther. Anything you want?”; the men living in the hut each contribute a little bit of money to buy flowers for their garden. Describes to Esther the Passover Seder that he attended. Comments that the services at camp offer nothing stimulating, so he will not go on a regular basis. Talks with a man at the Temple in Richmond who owns a clothes plant that makes many of the uniforms for soldiers, along with suits for civilians. Talks about how the Rabbi at Passover had to quiet down the participants during the service; is polite and civil to the German POWs, but not trusting; hears rumors of the Allied armies making inroads into Germany.

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