May 7, 1944

Dear Kay:

Boy, that was really some letter that you wrote! That four page one, I mean. You really must have been in the groove when you wrote it.

I know I could have had the Red Cross write letters for me while I was in the hospital, but I really didn’t want to worry anyone at home. I thought it better that way. So you really want the facts of what happened to me? First of all I may be coming home before long on account of my wounds I received. I don’t think that censorship will permit me to give you the facts about me. Nevertheless, I am in pretty good shape right now.

It’s not a surprise to me that you are going to be married and from what you tell me about Gene he will be the ideal husband for you. If everything goes according to your schedule, you will have a husband by the time I get home and I don’t think it right to drop in to see you if I come home. But you know me, I may drop in anyway.

You asked about Geraldine. She is one of my best correspondants and from what I know she is in the very best of health. As for my sister, she is going to have a baby in July and her husband is overseas, in England.

I am very glad to hear about your promotions and I hope you get more.

Give Ernie and Madeline my very best regards and I only hope that you still keep up your good correspondence. Which goes for me too. Well Kay, I hope this letter gives you all the news you want and satisfies you and thanks again for your long letter. Also, give Bobbie my regards. So until I hear from you again I wish you all the luck in the world. Write when ever you have a chance.

Best regards,

Earl