April 31, 1944

Dearest Clara,

Well honey, as I have to go on guard, in a very short time, I will get this one written, and write the other one later. I am okay. I hope this finds you like me. It rained about all night, and all day. I just came back from the show; it hasn’t had time to settle yet either. My tent started to leak on the foot of my bed, so I had to get the stuff we use to stop up the leaks, it seems to be alright now, but I don’t know how long it will stay that way. I got one more necklace and two bracelets yet to do, and then I’ll be out of the sea shells. I hope I can get some more pretty soon, I sure would like to get all of your folks and mine something made for them, but it will take a long time. I don’t have the material honey, and I know how they feel, especially the little kids, don’t they dear? Well be good and careful, and I am. Write often and I hope everything goes alright now.

With all my loves & kisses to my Wife Clara,

Johnny