Envelope with postmark of "Feb. 6, 1943," a Saturday; the letter was written the Thursday before, Feb. 4, 1943.
Envelope addressed to "Mrs. John Cheever / 19 East 8th Street / New York City, New York." Return address is "Pfc. John Cheever / Co. "E" 22nd Inf. / Camp Gordon, Georgia"; place of writing is based on return address.
Part of a large collection of letters from John Cheever to his wife, Mary Cheever. Letters are described in individual records; see MA 5026 for details.
Reporting that "someone stole some money out of Herman Nelson's pocket the night before last so the company is restricted indefinitely"; telling her that they have been doing the obstable course again; adding that the restriction because of the theft may mean that he won't get a chance to write to her.