Tuesday, 2130

July 18, 1944

My dearest wife,

I wanted to write to you so bad last night, but I worked until 9:30 setting up the new supply room, and I was so tired I took a shower and went to bed. I didn’t sleep much all night, I guess it was because I was so tired. I felt the same way when I got up this morning. I felt like my a - - was dragging all day.

It’s been so hot here again, that paper is getting wet from my sweat.

I have been doing some thinking honey about you going home and furloughs and etc., and this is how it came out. Our training period is supposed to last five weeks, and that means it will end about the second week in August, that’s when the furloughs are supposed to begin. I was thinking that you could go home after you get your check or wait until the second week in August, then I will come home to Allentown and go back to Tiffin with you if you want to leave that soon. Now I don’t know if I will be in the first group or not, but anyway you will get to see some of the town before I get home. Please give me your opinion on the idea. I just thought that maybe it was a good idea, but if I am wrong I want you to tell me. If there are any questions don’t hesitate to ask.

I have another class tomorrow, and I think it will be the last one. It is on the display of equipment. It should be pretty easy for me, all I have to do is set up a sample display, and have all the men set up a display like it.

I want to try to write every night if at all possible, if only a short note, and I wish you would do likewise. I get so lonely when I don’t have any mail from you. I wish you would write even if I do miss a day or two. If I do miss, I will have a good reason. I think I had a good one last night.

If you still want to come down for a few days let me know and I will make reservation at the guest house if that is where you want to stay. If not I guess I will have to wait until I get the furlough.

I am so much in love with you Marguerite. All I can think of all day long is you, and how I want this war to end so I can come home to you and the babies. I want so bad to be home this time when you have a baby. I think that’s the time you need a man most.

Now don’t forget to write often, two or three times if you must. And remember, I will always be in love with you. My heart is aching for you right now.

Give Allen all my love, and the new one too. By the way, what are you going to name her?

All my love to you

Pres