Canadian
Air Letter from Major K. G. Baird, written at Manila
on September
17, 1945. to a friend at Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The contents
of the letter reads as follows:
Manila,
P.I. / Sept. 17th 45
Dear Orville
Have never
been able to write a letter to you before. The nips weren't very cooperative.
We arrived
here from Hong Kong five days ago and have been spending most of our time,
eating and sleeping under most agreeable circumstances. We still have a
lot to make up as far as eating goes and believe me we are working hard
at it and getting results too. Have gained 20 pounds in the past five weeks.
Now weigh 145. We expect to sail from Manila tomorrow for home. You can
Imagine how pleased we are. We are In an American camp, believe me the
Yanks know how to do things in the right way. They have a system and work
it, the results are astounding. They know what they want done and do it.
Their equipment seems to be limitless and one can readily understand why
the Nips folded up so soon after the Americans got organized and under
way.
I hope you
have been in the best of health and getting your fair share of business.
I received one thousand cigarettes from the company. They were most gratefully
received. I can tell you please pass on my sincere thanks for them. Will
be seein, you soon. Yours
K. G. Baird |
