March 8, 1945

Dear Billy,

Hiya, Honey Chile!

I had a letter from Heltie this week and he said that he had heard from you. He tells me that you anticipate a few days’ leave and are going to the Riviera. I hope you have a nice time and I’m so glad you have an opportunity to go. Do take pictures and send them to us.

As I told you, Heltie went to Maine last Wednesday night and left for Boston on Saturday night. Everything went well and he said the trip was a success.

I had a letter from Maggie yesterday. She said she received the Christmas package I sent her from you. From what she says, she must be leading quite a rugged existence. She said she is living in a tent and the hospital is also in a tent.

I was just talking with Ham’s sister and she says they haven’t heard anything further from Ham. Kay has two letters from him, written while in the German hospital, but they haven’t heard from him at all since he has moved to the prison camp.

I have another package about ready to send to you. I just have a few more things to get. I shall probably mail it on Saturday or next Monday. I’ll let you know when I have actually sent it so you can be on the look-out for it. By the way, ask me for a fruit cake in each of your letters. I’m running out of “request” letters.

As yet I haven’t received your birthday package, but it should be arriving soon. Needless to say, I’m anxiously awaiting it’s arrival.

I’m sending you an envelope with some clippings I think you will enjoy reading. There are several of Ernie Pyle’s columns, ect.

I don’t know whether I told you this or not, but Aunt Marge phoned a couple of weeks ago and said Raymond is now on Luzon. They were a bit worried because they hadn’t heard from him in quite some time. Raymond certainly has had his share of fighting and I should think they’d be sending him home soon.

By for now, Honey Lamb

Let me know if you want anything special,

“Squeeze”