January 16^th, 1943

Dear Marge,

            I’m just waiting for breakfast and I thought I would write.  I’m still stationed here.  Don’t know when I’ll leave.  I can’t think of anything to say.  I just ran out of ink.  It’s raining down here.  Write me and tell me everything.  I may be here a month.

                                                            Pvt. Ralph Thompson

                                                            Co. 15 Fort Hayes

Columbus, Ohio