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E.A.C. , HQS. , Halifax, N.S. 5 Feb/45 The Secretary, Oshawa Women's Air Force Aux. , 291 Simcoe St. S. , Oshawa, Ont. Dear Madam;- I want to express my sincere thanks for your lovely Birthday card also box of chocolates which I received recently and which is very much appreciated indeed. It is heart warming to receive such nice thoughtful expressions from home as they go a long way toward keeping up one's morale. We are all looking forward to our coming home this spring and for good. Wising your splendid auxiliary all of the best, and again many thanks, I remain, Yours sincerely, Orval W.B. Howie W.0.2