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  Angel Island Letter - 1941-2

  Glenn Beyer

  This letter is from Pvt. Glenn Beyer, stationed at Fort McDowell on Angel Island, California. He writes to his family about sitting by the ocean, receiving multiple letters, and being pleasantly surprised by a dollar bill enclosed in a letter from a friend. Glenn mentions his plans to visit San Francisco to buy supplies and send his topcoat home. He shares that he is adjusting to army life, sleeping better, and reading the Bible each night for comfort. He anticipates traveling to the Philippines and hopes to find a good church there. Additionally, he mentions his upcoming task of cleaning a ship, the Republic, before it sets sail. He closes the letter by expressing how much he misses the people back home.

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  Angel Island Letter - 1941-2

  Glenn Beyer

  This letter is from Pvt. Glenn Beyer, stationed at Fort McDowell on Angel Island, California. He writes to his family about receiving his military uniform and preparing for inoculations. He describes the pleasant weather, the island’s scenery, and his visit to Alcatraz. He expresses excitement about his new experiences, mentioning how much he enjoys military life and wishes he had joined earlier. He also asks about family matters, offers to send money for pictures, and plans to send his civilian clothes home.