World War II Archive of 42 "Victory" V-mail letters from Capt. W.H. Minnich back home, Dated 1943 -1945

1942. Lot of 42 War & Navy V-Mail from WW II from one officer to his family. All dated between 1943 and 1945, each about 4 x 5", This archive of 54 letters are from Capt. W.H. Minnich in original transmittal envelope with post marked date. Mostly personal correspondence to family. During WW II, V-mail system was adopted by the US Post Office in 1942 to save space. The weight of 150,000 letters was reduced from 2,575 pounds to a mere 45. V-mail consisted of miniaturized messages reproduced by microphotography. Individual facsimiles were reproduced in the States and then delivered to the addressee. December 18, 1944 "..This war is a terrible thing and I for one shall be glad when its all over..", "..It won't be long until it gets cold again and I hope by then the Germans will have enough.." some interesting comments: dated May 21, 1945 "..All I want now is for the war to end and then an early return home. I hope to do that in another year, after all these Germans and Japs can't fight forever.." Very good condition.