Letters from William H. Sager to Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, May 14 - December 9, 1942

This folder contains 8 letters, 4 telegrams, and 1 envelope from William H. Sager to his wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, documenting both the practical arrangements of their marriage and William’s wartime experiences. Two early telegrams from Elizabeth address wedding logistics, including blood tests and marriage license requirements, while two later telegrams convey affection and emotional support. William’s letters blend intimate expressions of love and reassurance with descriptions of daily military life at sea and overseas, including shipboard routines, chow, cabin accommodations, diary keeping, celebrations marking months on Guadalcanal, and preparations for a line-crossing ceremony upon crossing the Equator. He references radio broadcasts, football scores, movies, Thanksgiving packages, and encounters with acquaintances such as Buck Wright, while also commenting on Elizabeth’s teaching, her students, family matters, and shared cultural and religious ties, including a request for prayers from a Rabbi. One envelope bears naval censorship and postage markings.