Cherbouy, France

May 29, 1945

My dearest – Chubby One:

Now don’t get mad – its all in fun, but I am telling the truth you can’t deny that – can you?

I love you so much today dearest. More than yesterday or the day before. It is truly love that I have for you. I have been wanting you so bad lately, in fact I had one of those dreams about you last night. [edited for content].

I have been thinking over that housing situation, sometimes I think you should go ahead and then again I don’t know. I was talking to one of the fellows today, and he had some experience along that line. He said it would be best to wait for about 3 or 4 years, building material and home cost so darn much at this time, but then again, I’d hate to spend that money for rent for 3 years, it would amount to $1440 and that is pretty much. I figured the rent at $40 per and that may be low. I think our solution may be in these new prefab. Homes or something similar for the G.I’s when they come home. I’m in no position to get much legal advice, maybe you could go around when you get time, and look over some more plans and send them to me. I am also anxious to know the price to build the home with all the details. One lots very expensive. My Dad may be able to give you some advice or he could get some for you. Please ask him. And another thing I love you.

Remember one time you asked me to mention some of your faults, well now I am in a mood to tell you a few that I can think of just now.

1. Smoking. I still don’t like MY wife [page missing]

All I can think of is you, my wife, and you are a very lovely thought. I love you with everything I have Maggie. Please have some pictures taken of Yourself. I am never quite as lonely when I have you with me.

When I started writing this I had intentions of writing about a page or page and a half, but here it is the fifth. When I get deep on the subject of you and love, I just keep on writing nonsense, but I hope you like it.

Always remember me here in France with a lonely heart thinking and loving you with all my heart.

Goodnite darling

All my love and kisses.

Pres.