Operator,

What the hell is the matter are these “swabbies” keeping you so busy you can’t write? I had some more cash for my liberty fund but due to the fact that you haven’t written I had to send it to the bank. If you don’t snap out of it I never will have a good furlough.

You know, I expect to be back in a few more months. We were figuring on being back by Christmas but we have changed it to Easter now. I am going to have a new set if blues for the Easter Parade.

The other day I got a letter from a girl and she sent me a picture of herself in a sun suit. I practically ruined my eyes trying to look every detail over and she sure has some good features. Why don’t you send me some photos like that so I can really go blind? No kidding, I would like some pictures of you.

Have you decided where you are going to spend your vacation yet? I have changed my mind and think I might go up in the Adirondacks for my furlough. Of course that is if it is summer time. I used to have some swell times up in the woods. Did you ever go up there?

This morning I spent all of my time cleaning my gear. That last trip I took really fouled things up. I had to detail strip my rifle and use steel wool on all my knives. You know I carry five knives and would carry six but I lost one dagger.

When I stop to think about it I would like to detail strip you and learn your nomenclature. If I keep this up I will be getting a survey.

Well Honey, don’t wear yourself out on those sailors because I expect to see you soon.

Love,

Bob