Jan. 11, 1944

9:00 Pm E.W.T

Hello Pheety,

I just finished taking a shower and a shave. –Used my kit that the army gave me and I think it’s rather nice.

I have been thinking of you darling ever since I left. I made the draft board in time and we left there by train NYC #421, the one I used to break. We left at 1 PM. They gave us our shot for Typhoid and issued out bed clothes and helmet. -Tomorrow they issue us our uniform and other clothes. I had nice food for supper at 4:30 PM today and have been cleaning up and writing you ever since.

I did go over to the Post Canteen for a beer. I don’t have much money so I’ll have to forget the beers for awhile.

Before we left Dayton they took us to the Depot U.S.O. lounge where the Chamber of Commerce gave us a little talk. They also gave us a beautiful little Bible and a small silk American Flag for a farewell gift. -We really got a nice send off.

I miss you already Pheety and how I hate to crawl in that bed without you there. There’s a full moon tonight and when I look at it I wish I were with you to tell you how much I really do love you. And that’s not the half of it.

Please don’t send anything to me or write to me while I’m here at Ft. Thomas because we may leave here in three days or a week, can’t tell yet.

I will keep writing you though Pheety and when I get to my destination I’ll let you know right away so you can write me.

Until you hear from me again I want to tell you you’re the only one that matters to me in this world Darling.

I love you so much and do wish you were here.

Will write you tomorrow Honey and please don’t work very much and do take care of yourself. I worry about you all the time. Tell your folks I said Hello. Also tell that Carol Cluater sister of yours I said she might leave to play cards eventually.

I will write you soon.

Yours faithful Husband,

Vincent