Letter: Gwinup checks in
Dear Citizens of Peabody,
Hey, Charity Christine Gwinup here. I am at basic training for the United States Marine Corps. Can you believe it? I can't.
I just wanted to drop you all a note to say hello and give you my current address. (It may change soon, but don't worry about it.)
I miss the town of Peabody very much. Parris Island, S.C., is vastly different from home. Here there are palm trees instead of evergreens and it is so humid even hair gel and a tight bun or braid don't keep hair from frizzing out.
Hopefully, I will be home in a few months. I am in a readiness/rehabilitation platoon at the moment. I am OK, but I passed out from heat exhaustion during a run. Don't worry, I will be fine!
Please send as many encouraging letters as possible for those of you who care. I really miss the relaxed atmosphere of home.
Semper Fidelis.
Love always,
RCT. Charity Gwinup 4079
Special Training Co. (FRP)
P. O. Box 15210
Parris Island, S.C. 29905-5210
