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Leroy M. Sullivan correspondence with Grady M. Long, August 4
No full textLetter from Leroy Sullivan to Grady Long apologizing for taking so long to write and reminiscing about his "mis-spent" youth in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In addition to offering his opinion on Germans, Sullivan describes his leisure time and requests some more "dirty literature" from Long. Sullivan closes his letter with thoughts about going back to school after the war and praising the American Red Cross
Leroy M. Sullivan correspondence with Grady M. Long, August 4
No full textLetter from Leroy Sullivan to Grady Long apologizing for taking so long to write and reminiscing about his "mis-spent" youth in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In addition to offering his opinion on Germans, Sullivan describes his leisure time and requests some more "dirty literature" from Long. Sullivan closes his letter with thoughts about going back to school after the war and praising the American Red Cross
Leroy M. Sullivan correspondence with Grady M. Long, undated
No full textLetter from Leroy Sullivan to Grady Long thanking Long for looking after Sullivan's family at home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sullivan mentions a visit to the station in Khartoum by the Duke of Gloucester. He laments the loss of fellow soliders in the battle of Marsá Maṭrūḥ and expresses amazement as the bulletproof hides of cocodiles in the Nile. Sullivan concludes his letter with a request for dirty magazines and a note of good luck for Grady, who has just joined the war effort in the United States Army
Leroy M. Sullivan correspondence with Grady M. Long, undated
No full textLetter from Leroy Sullivan to Grady Long featuring original poetry written by Sullivan, entitled "Belief." The poem observes the plight and heroism of soldiers and is accompanied by the following advice: "Don't read - please - unless a decanter is close by.
Leroy M. Sullivan correspondence with Grady M. Long, undated
No full textLetter from Leroy Sullivan to Grady Long sharing a poem composed by Sullivan, entitled "Flight Sgt. Shaw." The poem is an ode to Sullivan's friend, Shaw, who Sullivan describes as "the most versatile gambler" and "a damned good guy.
Leroy M. Sullivan correspondence with Grady M. Long, undated
No full textLetter from Leroy Sullivan to Grady Long recounting a hurricane with 58 miles per hour winds that passed without incident. Sullivan also discusses his flight to Erie, Pennsylvania, where he enjoyed scaring others with some acrobatics and nearly landing in the middle of a golf course
Leroy M. Sullivan correspondence with Grady M. Long, undated
No full textLetter from Leroy Sullivan to Grady Long in which Sullivan describes his new interest in poetry, particularly those penned by A. E. Houseman. Sullivan quotes a portion of The Recruit and proclaims that Harvards (training planes) are fun to fly, despite the dangerous mechanical issues that he and the other pilots are experiencing
Leroy M. Sullivan correspondence with Grady M. Long, undated
No full textLetter from Leroy Sullivan to Grady Long in which Sullivan describes his new interest in poetry, particularly those penned by A. E. Houseman. Sullivan quotes a portion of The Recruit and proclaims that Harvards (training planes) are fun to fly, despite the dangerous mechanical issues that he and the other pilots are experiencing
Leroy M. Sullivan correspondence with Grady M. Long, 1941 December 12
No full textLetter from Leroy Sullivan to Grady Long in which Sullivan wishes Long a Merry Christmas and asks Long to call his mother on Christmas day
Leroy M. Sullivan correspondence with Grady M. Long, 1941 December 31
No full textLetter from Leroy Sullivan to Grady Long in which Sullivan recounts his New Year's Day layover in London
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