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Co .A. (PRO'r) 

Vint Hill ~arms Station 

Warrenton, Va. 

22November 1 19 

U,. dear Mr. J'riedman, 

You lllllf' have recently wondered about 1111' progreaa he:re and 

the reau.lt of m:y e'f'forta to continue :ln the araq the studies in 

aignal work I had started ·in civilian life. 

I am dsepl7 aorr,r to have to disappoint you lr' telling you 

that I have applied for transfer :!tom thia organisation to the 

Signal Oorp1 Photographic Center, .&.ator:la, L.I • 

. -..ically, my reqa.est atems tram ~ disqualif.icat:fon by 

medical authorities at the l't. Meade leg:lonal Hos::?ital for overseaa 

dutJ' and the understanding that this precluded separation from 1hia 

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unit. Medical authorities have advised me to avo:ldmrta:ln foo.ds to 

which akin tests indicate an allergy which while impossible on a reglll.ar 

poet can be done by rq providing J!17 own rations onaper diemlasia. 

Too, I reqaire constant trea1ment l>r a akin affliction which is very 

tenacious • :Both are thought to be the cause of amcurrent head ;Pain. 

You mwst understand IQ" feelings of chagrin in leaving to waete 

the opportun1. ty I might have had here for importmt \fork and still more 

your efforts in ~lp:lng "f1.'IT' transfer. '· · · .. ,. 

However, you will recall that I broached this aubject only ten· 

it appeared that the military .-vice might benefit :!tom m.v tra:afer 

to here and on no other conaideration. Now, too, I feel that since 

close work ls ou.t of the question, I will be able to perform.mat useful 

duq as a script writer in the Photographic Center id.ch in currently 

undergoing :mo~gination and where se_veral 1BC&nc1ea exist. 

Please 'know that I will alwaya.,reciate 1'0'Ul" kindness and miss 

thia opportuni'tl'. In closing m&J' I Qffer you whatever aervice JOU 

nay ever think me CllJilahle of rendering as a newapaper,1an or othenriae. 

With sincere hopes for the good heal th of you and yoiir loved ones, 

I remain, 

Sincerely 7oura, 

#- R ~c1ts. William R. Seara, 12126000 . Pfc ,. Co .A.. 

@'pproved for Rel~ase by NSA ·on 04-01-2014 pursuantto E.O. 1352a 
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Pfc Willia• R. sears. 12126ooo. 

B Coapa.117, 31at Signal Training Bn. • 

ASFTC, 

C&mp Crowder, Missouri. 

Dear Private Seara: 

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' A paper vaa started here the other da.7 with view to 

ettecting 7our tranater to Vint Hill Farms Station.upon completion or your basic training. I think the chances ot1 ta going through are pretty tair and I hope tb&t 7our 

v1abes tor apec1&11zed tra1n1ng·v111 be gratified. 

Wi~h best personal wishes, I aa6 

Sincerel.J' 7ours, 

'William J!. FJ.-iedman, 

Director ot Communications 

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RO~ING AND WORK SHE ... 

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Memorandum 

Do you know anything about the 

closing of the cryptography school at 

Name, Division or 

Branch, and Date 

Crowder? Is there any chance that this a 

jman could be sent to V.H.? 

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frm Sears. 

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Com es Action being taken by OCSigO to 

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effect this transfer to Vint Hill. 

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Capt , ignal O:>rps \Adjutant 22 Ai.igust 1944 

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My dear Mr. Friedman, 

B Compaey 1 Jlst Sig Tng Bn 

ASFTO, Camp Crowder, M. 

Ju]T 31, 1944 

I hope ,ou will not mind my quick succession of letters, but 

I 1m sure you Y«>n' t object ·to 1ff¥ let ting you lmow of 1IIT transfer to the 

A:nny Service Forces. 

Perhaps you recall when I Es transferred to Camp Pickett, Va., 

that your ef'f'orts to obtain me were stalled by the fact that I was then 

with the Anny Grt>und Forces. 

When I telephoned Captain Cacbrette before reporting here, he 

suggested that this .might be the first step in 1113 ultimate transfer 

to the 2nd Signal Service Battalion. However, I learned today that 

the cryptograpl\Y school here is closed and that I am to study 

radio operation. 

I am hoping that the possibilities of m;y service with you which 

you foresaw during my talk with ycu still exist and that the Office 

of the Chief Si8na~ Officer can act upon the recommendation you made 

a few months ago. 

Please lmow that I understand perfectly the mountain pf YOrk ;you 

face daily and the difficulties under which you must 11>rk. Consequently, 

any result of our interchange of let t.ers will not dampen the feeling 

of gratitude I h11.ve for your kind consideration and patience with me. 

Too, I understand vecy clearly +.hat any action whatever will be 

derived from nothing but mr qual:ifi:ations for the 11:>rk I am assigned to9 

With wry best wishes, Iam, 

Sincerely 30urs, 

William R. Sears 

Pfc 12126000 
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Dear Mr. Friedman, 

Bo.11 2601 

Washing-t:on, D.c. 

July 17 1 1944 

I hope you will forgive rrry silence sinoe our :intervclew a fevr monthS ago 

but it is the produot of my caution. 

Shortly after I spoke to you, I vras transferred from the 78th Division 

to the Office of S:trategio Services here :in 1ilash:ington. You TrAy surmise 

what qualifications may have interested the organization in me. "' ,,,. - . 

As yet, hmvever, I have not been definitely assigned and am curreirtly 

a''V'ait:il'Jg further developments. 

Being uncerta:in a.bout my f\rl;ure am reluctant to sey anything of which 

I wasn't sure, I have kept silento 

It is possible I may be ass ~ed to that section dealing with the field 

where we hold common interest. Or, I lDJJ¥ be as signed elsevrhere us mg a 

f'ffm of' the talents the orga.nizstion .f'eels 'I can use. In any event, ll\Y 

ou.tlook is not clear. It is possible, too, that 'hav:ing come here so l!die, 

ma.ny doors will be closed to ma. In thsb .averrl;, I would l:ilr::e to have your 

permission to submit for consider.at ion here the lett ~ Capta:in Cadorette 

ga:ve me in Which he abri'Sed :me that he could use my service. :rn that event 

I could be transferred there directly • 

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HOl'lever, I do not anbioipate leaving OOS' although rav ina.cri;ivity recently 

while waiting for a spot :had naturally introduced me to the possi. bility th.9;1:; 

no opening for me exists. 

I am sure, nevertheless, that I' 11 get the chance I've been hoping for 

and mt hat; ErVent I 'tVill t8.ke advantage of your invitation to keep you posted 

and write you of my doillgs. 

With vary best regards and deep thanks for your kind cons ideratio.n, I a:m., 

Willia.m. R. Sears 
3 April 1944 

Lt. Col. William F. Friedman 

Director of communications Research 

Headquarters, Army Service Forces 

Office of the Chief Signal Officer 

Washington, D .C. 

Dear Sir: 

Thank you very much for your kind acknowledgement of my recent note to you regarding 

my desire to tranater to an intelligence function wherein I can make use of my language and ciph~r training. 

As I had heard rumored, our organization 

was broken up and sent to the 78th 

Infantry Division, currently stationed at 

P.OM Camp· Pickett, Va. 

I hope you will not feel me obtrusive 

if I seek to keep you posted of my address. 

I w.ould beawfully dis.appointed if any positive action you might initiata were 

frustrated by mail delays. 

with thanks again for your kindne.ss and 

hopes for your best, air, I am, 

A. P.O. IJ?8 

78th signal co. 

Sincerely yours, 

Pfc William R. Sear~ 

ASN 12126000 

78th ·Inf.antry Di·Vision ~amp Fickett, va. 
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Jin ~vu,. Conne~ticut· .. , 

Dear P:6.tvat6·<· s~ars: 

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· . . Receipt or J'oUr letter.· or 23 March is acknovledgecl. 

I would have &llaver&d mo~ proaptly had it net been 

tor the preaaure.of· ottici~l buainesa. · . .. ' ' 

. · I • turning over your letter to tb.e proper people here to see if' &n,.-th1ng can be done. I cannot otteia 

V•l'J' much hope because as· you pPObabl7 i-ealize, vbat · 7ou are u1d.ng is a bit d!tticult,·but I.can on1.J tl'J'. 

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