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1. "Crossing the Line" certificate for W. M. Slough "Crossing the Line" certificate for W. M. Slough "Crossing the Line" certificate for W. M. Slough on the U.S.S. Houston initiating him into the "Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep". The document is signed "Neptunus Rex." "Crossing the...
2. William M. Slough, S1C, to O. E. Baer, San Pedro, CA, Nov. 10, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to O. E. Baer, San Pedro, CA, Nov. 10, 1934 Hand written letter from Bill to O.E. (his stepfather, O.E. Baer) in which he writes about having received the last pair of letters from his mother. He thanks them both for the pictures.
3. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, July 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, July 1934 Handwritten letter form Bill to Moms (his mother Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he asks to borrow money to visit Bob Ingersoll's family after discovering that he is related. He also discusses the possibility...
4. William M. Slough, S1C, to Martin A. Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 7, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Martin A. Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 7, 1934 Handwritten letter from (Tex) Bill to his brother Bud (Martin A. Slough) in which he explains that it's been inspection week and they've been very busy. He relates that his unit is replacing Co. 13, because...
5. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, Aug. 23, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, Aug. 23, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to 1/2 and 1/2's (his mother , Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) in which he writes that he is on the Heavy Crusier Houston and has been busy. He details...
6. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, March 03, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, March 03, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to his most adorable mother and a swell old dad (his mother , Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) in which he details the ship's plans for the coming weeks....
7. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, Feb. 10, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, Feb. 10, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to Ma and Pa (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) where he talks about the ship's plans for the following weeks. He also talks about the drills...
8. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, April 13, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, April 13, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to Madre Mio (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he talks about his mother being ill. He wishes Oliver E. Baer a happy birthday.
9. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, March 24, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, March 24, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to mom and pop (his mother , Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) in which he writes about the drills the ship has been doing. He also talks about being on...
10. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Feb. 24, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Feb. 24, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he desribes how he spent his shore leave. He also details the ship's plans for the following weeks.
11. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 10, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 10, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he details his experiences at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He picked up a few trinkets for those at home while on shore leave....
12. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Nov. 26, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Nov. 26, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he lets her know what he would like for Christmas this year.
13. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 2, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 2, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he recounts the busy events of captain's inspection week and Decoration Day. He also writes about playing catcher in a...
14. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], May 27, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], May 27, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he updates her on his condition and his daily schedule. He writes his thoughts about two officers, Mr. Woods and Mr. Stork....
15. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], July 2, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], July 2, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes about his activities during seamanship week. He relates that he's been made Mr. Wood's orderly and a squad leader....
16. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 29, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 29, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes about his desire to volunteer for special work in order to earn honor man of their company. He also relates his...
17. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 22, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 22, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes about his desire to volunteer to work all the extra time that he can. He also relates that he injured his shoulder...
18. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 10, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 10, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes about his job in the dispensary and the ship's future plans. He also gives updates about his physical condition...
19. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Pedro, CA, Nov. 10, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Pedro, CA, Nov. 10, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes about his visit to Aunt Susie's. He also lists who has written to him recently.
20. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Mare Island, CA, Dec. 9, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Mare Island, CA, Dec. 9, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes that they've been in dry dock, so they are extra busy and tired. He explains he only has five days for Christmas,...
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