Monday night

Sept. 17^th

My dear Fran:-

Well honey another day finished so I must take time out to write my loved one. Spent the whole morning on the operation of the automatic rifle. This afternoon went to Lee Range to fire the rifle grenade and the anti tank grenade launcher boy those babies really have a kick, most have fellows have black and blue arms but I guess I fired it correctly because my arm didn’t get sore. Tonight we were restricted to the barracks so we had a G.I. party, thats what we just finished so I’ll write before they turn the lights out. After lights out I’ll take my shower and shave. It certainly is getting cool down here mornings. I received your letter today but it didn’t have much news in it but nevertheless I was glad to hear from my honey so if you don’t do any more than write and tell me you love me don’t stop writing. I’m still waiting for the package you said was coming. By the way when are you sending yourself, just kidding, as much as I’d love to have you I know you can’t come so don’t take me too seriously. Haven’t heard any recent rumors but some officers seem to think we will put in our 17 weeks and others say it will be cut probably to 12 or 13 weeks but I know the shorter they make it the better satisfied I will be and you too I guess. Well honey I think this letter will be rather short but you at least know I haven’t forgotten you and I still love you. I think I’ll answer Verna’s letter. Honey don’t stop loving me and be good and I’ll do the same for you. Tell your folks I said hello and any of my friends you might run into.

With all my love,

Your honey.