March 2, 1945
My dearest wife:
There really isn’t very much to write about tonight, for all is quiet here. Tomorrow I think I will go to town. I’ll see if I can find something for you.
“Ric” is sweating it out again. He hasn’t heard from home for a while either. He is trying hard. I hope he makes it this time.
I just picked up my ration of candy today. We get four bars a week. I am glad I took enough razor blades. They are really hard to get.
Some of the boys had some mail come in today. I am sweating one out from you.
I had some French bread tonight and it is rather tasty. It comes in long loafs.
I am mailing this with the two I wrote last night. I want you to tell me how quick they come and which one is the best.
The
weather here is pretty cool, especially when you have to sleep out in tents. I
saw in the paper where the east is having floods again. I get the Stars and
Stripes every day, so I can keep up on some of the news. Are you getting the
I guess this is all I have to say for now. You should know I love you by this time and miss you too.
How are all the kids?
All my other,
Pres.