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    "ocrText": "military training bach of him. some\nof the first boys send to the Pacific\ndidn't have this advantage. they had\nwho is in the Navy, had to crowd his\nto learn the hard way. my husband,\ntraining into seven weeks preparedness\nfor his fourteen months overseas because\nof war time needs.\nI think most of the boys will enjoy\ntheir training and I back that state\nlisted voluntarily before they were slraff\nment with the fact that so many en-\nage. They will no doubt consider it an\nadventure. certainly discipline will do\nlisted many advantages for boy who\nthem no harm! I also think you have\nwish to follow a military career\nI am only one of the little people.\nI were given the apportunity. I hope for\nI am not even old enough to note if\nmy little boy, who is really my first\nthe sale of our country, and most afall\nconcern, plan. that Congress will approve your\nSincerely andrew M. E llis\nMre. Rabert &. E this Sr,"
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