Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida

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Tadashi Ishida Collection

Tad described cooking his own meal using a German stove and mentioned recipes made primarily with canned food and traded ingredients. He mentioned that 'energy crackers' are nicknamed 'jaw breakers,' and notes the high prices of goods. Tad recounted listening to humorous bargaining exchanges between soldiers and peddlers. Tad explained that he was unable to write everyday because the officer was not present . Parents' note on envelope back: 180 Monday May 14, 1945

May 4, 1945

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Courtesy of Tadashi Ishida Collection, Densho

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