June 1947
Dear Jack,
I was pleasantly surprised to hear from you. In fact, I was flattered to hear that Mike still thinks so much of me. He is rather serious but to me this friendship is purely platonic. I just want to keep it as a beautiful friendship. I’ve told him that a few times. Matrimony is the farthest thought in my mind. He is a swell guy and I enjoy corresponding with him very much for it’s interesting to write to people in other countries. I used to do a lot of writing like that before but just don’t find the time now. Just write a few letters. My brother is in the Navy so naturally I write to him, Mike and you now.
I believe it would be nice to meet you.
Tell me more about yourself. How old are you? Your likes and dislikes and I will do the same later cause now I’m so busy. Have to rush off to school.
Enclosed is a snapshot I took recently. It’s not so good but maybe you can figure out my likeness. How about you sending a picture of yourself? Eh. Until we meet again I remain
A link in your chain of friendships,
Dottie