France

March 30, 1945

My dearest wife:

I had my day off today, so I went to town for awhile this afternoon. While I was in town I saw a show, “Hail the conquering Hero”, and I didn’t think it was too bad. I walked around town for awhile and there isn’t much to see. I bought Mother a small bottle of perfume I thought maybe she would get a big kick out of it. I also picked up a few post cards, hand painted or something of a French village, and I think they are awfully cute. If I can find a big enough envelope I’ll send them to you, otherwise they may be ruined by the time you get them.

I mailed a package to you today. I hope you get it soon and hope you will like it. When you get it, tell me if everything was alright. I packed it pretty good so I don’t think it will break.

I don’t think the doctor bill, and hospital bill was so bad. I really thought it would come around $150 maybe more. I am glad to hear you are depositing in our bank account again. I think it we keep up our good work we should have a nice little savings by the time I come home. Are you sure you can get along alright with what you have left after you pay your board and insurance? Now that I did just about all the shopping I’m going to do, I should be able to save more too, which you can deposit. Every time I see something nice in town I want to buy it for you. I still like to buy things for you, but I think I’ll have to stage- the prices are awful and I think we can get more benefit out of the money,

Have you seen any good shows lately? I saw about three since I am over here.

I guess I told you mail is coming through good, so you don’t have to worry anymore about that.

Allen looks good on those pictures, He sure is growing. I don’t think I’d know him if I see him again. He seems to be growing like a weed. He should be a big help to you some day, only don’t let him boss you. I think I’ll get him a little dog when I get home and settled for a while.

You know me- I don’t like to talk about my work, the less I hear about the army the better. It still is kind of a job over here though. Every time you go out for something the usually don’t have it, and you have to go to a few places before you finally find it. They say everything is overseas, but I fail to see it. Yes I still have laundry to worry about, only now it is a little worse, now I have to sort out each mans clothes when it comes back. The company is still all together, and are kept quite busy, although we are not doing the job we were set up for. You know darn well I love you Maggie. I’d give anything to be with you- not only now but for keeps. My memories of you and I, of our old times keep me going. I get a thrill every time I think back- of Toledo, Port Clinton and points west. I do love you.

I have a new helper now again and he has a camera, so we are going to take a few pictures someday soon, then I’ll send them.

Well, I guess this is about all for tonight- Goodnight.

All my Love,

Pres.