Saturday 2000

Aug. 5, 1944

My dearest wife, the sweetest little woman in the world.

I am awfully lonesome for you tonight my dear. Especially for you. There are only about four men left in the company, the rest of them are either at the party or on pass. I don’t mind it so much that I missed the party. The officers said I could go if I had someone to take my place, well I couldn’t find anyone. I honestly believe I wasn’t supposed to go. I’d rather have my party with you when I get home, it’s always so much better. I can’t have a good time when I am out without you, it brings back too many memories, and makes me awfully lonesome for you. In other words honey, I love you to death, and I miss you too.

I had a letter from mother today, and she says you are coming home. They are SO happy that you are coming home, especially Dad. They can’t wait until they get to see you again. I told mother that I got a little mad at you, and said that maybe you wouldn’t come now. She got your letter the same time she had mine. She also gave me a little h- for being so harsh to you, and told me to tell you I was sorry, and I am honey. Mother also is a little worried about the things you eat, she wants to give you some pointers. I told her I didn’t think she had much to worry about, you are not like I. You can eat almost anything that comes along. Now honey, don’t force yourself on anything you didn’t like. Don’t think that I am getting bossy now. They are going to pick you up at the north Phila. station. That should be an awful big help for you. Mother says that Ray is awful proud with his boy. I guess all fathers are proud and Blanche is getting along nicely.

I am expecting to be home soon too, but I don’t know exactly when. I think I’ll make it a little surprise for you and the family. It’s going to take me about 32 hours to get home from down here, 27 hours to Phila.

It is a lovely night here tonight, one of those nights when all soldiers want to be home with their loved ones. The stars are shinning so brightly, but the moon isn’t up as yet but I believe it will be full tonight. I am praying hard for this thing to end. Won’t it be so nice when we can see each other and be with each other every day, not worrying about weekends or if I can C. Q. or something, but together all the time and forever. Do you really think you can spend the rest of your life with me? I am looking forward to the future, but kinda worried about it. I think you and I should make a good team tho.

You couldn’t have had anyone love you as much as I do love you. You are all my happiness, my life. I couldn’t be without you. I still can’t figure out how I got along without you for so many years. My life and love are in your hands. I’ll never stop loving you.

Take good care of yourself and the baby when you go home, you’ll probably have a lonely trip. I sure wish I could make it with you. About Monday or Tuesday I’ll have to start sending your mail to Allentown. If you find time, try and write to your lonesome husband. Good Luck.

I am madly in love with you

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