To parents of James H. Brown, 11 December 1941






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Dec 11 (mailed Dec 12) I lost everything I had but was unharmed in any way. Address future mail to me in U.S.S. Thorton, of which I am executive officer. P.O. is still Pearl Harbor. Censorship is in effect. Do not put my rank in front of my name on envelope. Do not worry. I have a good job.

All my love,
James

J.H. Brown
U.S.S. Thorton
Fleet Postoffice [Post Office]
Pearl Harbor, T.H.

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11/19/69-This is copy of telgram (I 'spect) [(I expect)] you sent Mother and Dad. Perhaps it was a letter since it says "mailed" 12/12. I found it among our "papers."

Citation: [Sketches showing the path of Japanese attackers], December 7, 1941, Lloyd O. Johnson Papers, U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation Collection.
Location: Manuscripts and Rare Books, Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858 USA
Call Number: U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation Collection, Lloyd O. Johnson Papers #677/21/1.1. Display Collection Guide