Wednesday 2100

Feb. 16, 1944

My Dearest Marguerite:

We had another nice day today, not like Monday, we had more snow on Monday, yesterday and today were almost like spring and the snow is melting fast.

The 122^nd went out on bivouac for tonight. I hope they have a lovely time sleeping on the snow. I guess my time will come.

The supply sergeant came back tonight, one day early. I guess he must love the army. I have been pretty busy since he left, and everyone says I’ve done a good job. Maybe the Company commander will give me a good recommendation when I get a transfer. I also asked him for one of them, but he didn’t think I could get one right now. I would like to work my way up again, by the looks of things this is going to be a long war so I may as well get something out of it.

I got four valentines the other day. I had the cutest one from Phyllis and Neal.

How is the baby? Is he cranky yet? Try to watch what you eat maybe he will get along a little better. Our kid weighs about one ounce more than Gardner. Now I feel better again so keep up your good work honey.

I had the hardest time I ever had leaving you this time my dear. I didn’t want to leave you, but I had to. You are so lovely and pretty. Your big blue eyes do things to me, especially when I see them out in the sunlight. You make me so happy when I am with you. I wish I could be home with you sometime and have a few dances, its been an awfully long time. Hasn’t it?

I miss you again, and I love you so much.

Goodnight my dear

Love,

Preston