Monday, 2100

March 27, 1944

My dearest wife,

There isn’t much to write about tonight my dear, not much news. I have been quite busy today, and it made the day go by fast. I hope the next two weeks go by just as fast.

I saw you tonight again, you aren’t big yet, but you will be in a few more days. It seems so good to see the moon again, now I don’t feel so lonesome.

I was reading my new prayer book last night and I found a couple that I liked. “Let the love of thee grow every day more and more here, that it may be perfect hereafter; that my joy may be great in itself, and full in thee.

It was a little cloudy today, but cleared up late this afternoon. Tonight it is lovely out, full of stars, shining so bright and of course that little piece of moon. The ring hasn’t been too shiny today. I do hope you are alright.

How is our little baby? I am always anxious to hear about him. Gardner’s baby weighs 11.8 now. Do we beat him? You know honey it won’t be long before he will be writing letters to me. But I really don’t want to see that day come, not while I am in the Army.

I have been thinking about you all day long again honey. [Edited for content.] I am overflowing with love for you lately honey. I don’t know what seems to be wrong with me. How do you feel?

I have a couple cans of Tomatoes and cherries for you so far for your pantry. I hope to have you a good supply when you get here.

Think of me often, honey, and dream of me after. Tell me a lot of things honey.

Excuse this short and messy letter honey, it’s just that I wanted to tell you that I love you more than I ever did and with all my heart.

All my love,

Your husband,

Pres.