Monday, 1830

Jan. 24, 1944

My dearest wife:

Had a letter from mother today and she was glad to hear it is all over. She thinks my picture is just wonderful, and I guess she has shown it to everyone, any way she said everyone thinks it is so good. I guess Ruth was sick in bed for awhile with the Grip. She also said that Ruth was a little put out because you never thanked her for the bed jacket, so when you feel better, sometimes, I wish you would write her a few lines and thank her.

I am going to send you the money for the carriage as soon as I get paid. I will get you a few more towels, and maybe wash cloths. So I guess you will have to wait awhile before you will see me again. If I would be you I would have him baptized the first Sunday you are home, or as soon as you can. Are you going to have him circumcised? What does the doctor say about it?

It’s so good to hear from you, you have been writing every day since I left, and I sure appreciate your letters, they always bring me relief.

I am awfully lonesome for you too honey. I thought maybe I could have you here before I left this camp, but I guess that is out, anyway I am expecting to leave in a few weeks, that is this company is going to leave. As I said before I don’t care, so much where I go anymore, it is still the Army no matter where I go.

I am glad to hear that the baby is getting along so well. Has he gained any of the weight he lost yet? How much does he weigh now? You must tell me more about him. I worry about him now.

There isn’t much news around here today. The 122^nd is still around, and probably will be for awhile. I ate Sunday dinner up there again, we had chicken and two kinds of pie, very good.

I am feeling pretty good again my dear, I still have a little head cold, but otherwise I feel alright.

Take it easy when you get home honey, you need a good rest, and you deserve one. I pray for you and the baby every night. So do take it easy as long as you can.

I love you,

Preston