Feb. 2, 1944

Pretty Baby,

Old Pop has very little to say but when a girl like you is on a guy like me’s mine there is only one thing to do and that is to write a note no matter how small. (Please note after finishing the signature)

I am having the devil’s own time getting together the proper uniforms for my trip to Lima and into the fantasy of diplomatic swirls. I first have to borrow a white hat with the proper amount of gold embroidery on the break and of course the correct size. I will be darned if I will pay eighteen fifty for one. Anyhow I don’t think they can be had in my size around here, Thank goodness I already have the white uniforms. I also have the Zoot suit I bought at RF which is another requirement. But darn it, I sent the trousers of to the cleaners and they won’t be back for ten days. I sent the driver down to the laundry and cleaners but they said no hope and no soap until they come out the other end of the line. Some business when a guy can’t find his pants. I suppose that it is some job finding them with the size of laundries and the amount of work they do in a place like this. And you know that a guy with my SHAPE can’t borrow a pair. Oh me, what to do. You can bet I won’t stay home because of a lack of a pair of pants, I’ll use my shorts first or maybe even my golf suits I bought with you at Frank Brog. I sure like that kind of underwear and for the first time in many years am completely comfortable with them. I make the washer woman for them first each week and wear them almost completely. That was a good idea and a good buy.

I understand that there is twenty thousand pounds of mail in Miami due for here that has been sent over from Brownsville and when it comes in, which will probably be a time yet, I will sure be rich with news from my love. I am not patient about it either. I guess that Miami is a route from now on. Shucks.

George L leaves in the morning for his trip to the US and seems quite enthused though he has been here but a short time. Who wouldn’t be for I am sure that he will get to see his one and only and that is really good and I don’t mean maybe. Following your advice I have begun to build up my strength and stamina for what ever comes when I finally arrive in those parts. I intend to build them high to. If thoughts will do it I am a giant but woo is me I am afraid that thoughts alone will not suffice. Never the less I will not be a dud. Love to you darling mine much much love, a big and hug and a kiss as well.

Edwin