August 8, 1944

Dearest Clara,

It’s time for bed now. Honey, I will write this now that I have your other ones answered. I am okay, and you can bet I hope you are. The mail is starting to come in now. I’m sure glad of that too. I got two from you this evening, one of them sure was a long time getting here. I love my sweet wife more than ever, and you will be the same when I get back. I wish grandma would hurry up and get well, so you could have a rest. You’re liable to be an old woman before your time. We don’t want that to happen (haha), but no kidding I really know how you feel. I’ll never forget honey. Write me soon. Good night.

With all my love and kisses to my sweet wife

Always your husband, Johnny