El Cerrito Cal—
Jan— 5— 34
I was so glad to get your letter. You know honey I really do love to hear from you. And I mean all of the nice things I write to you. I wish I could be there to tell them to you. I am not the old rough neck I used to be.
I sure was pleased with the gloves, they fit perfect, and the tie it is swell. Out side of a nice Xmas dinner that [p. 1] was all I got. I closed the club at 5 P.M. and opend up at 10 P.M. But I sure thought of you all. All I do is work. I am on nites again. Playing piano and tending bar. You should see me with a white coat and apron. But I sure can mix some hot drinks. “How would you like a pint of Jin?” Remember? <Ha Ha> I would think of something like that.
Jan— 10—34
I will finish this letter now honey. I Just haven’t had any rest for a week— [p. 2] all I have been doing is eat and drink. This Joint is about to close up. I sure will be glad it does. I have nearly froze the last few nites. I think your cold feet would feel good to me.
Please forgive me dear for not being more prompt in answering but you know. It is 5am now and I have Just got rid of all the customers. [p. 3] But gee dear the days have been swell here. The sun and green grass and all. Just like spring in Utah. Why don’t you come here for ten days or so? I will take care of all but the fare. I may be able to take care of that. You need a Vacation I am not fooling.
Yesterday I saw the Navy planes sail out for Honolula. They sure [p. 4] made a swell sight as they left. Sweetheart I wish you were here. I love you so much but I just don’t know what to do.
Dora I am so sorry I didn’t send dad a card. I just forgot to get one and Xmas day I felt like hell for not sending one. Please dear give him my best wishes and tell him hello. You know how I love him. He is a real pal and the best dad in the whole world. [p. 5]
How are my babies[?] tell them all hello. Send me a picture of you all I want to show off to my friends out here.
Don’t wait to write to me till you hear from me. Write every day. I will make up for it some way. I want this letter to go out today so I will close with lots and lots of love and kisses to you all
Your daddy Bill
xxxxxx More than kisses for you Honey girl—sweet dreams—
[Note: Included in the envelope with this letter is a card for the Four-O-One Club in El Cerrito, California. On the back is a note in William Mitchell’s handwriting: “Some night after 1— A.M. call me up. This is our card. I may quit next week—“]
Darling Girl:—
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