Thursday

September 7, 1944

My dearest wife,

The weather turned awful cool last evening. I almost froze in bed, that’s where you should have come in. This morning it was cool enough to wear a jacket, and then it didn’t warm up any until noon. It felt just like a breeze coming off a lake. But it sure is good sleeping weather. You wouldn’t even mind my arms around you. That is one thing I mastered when I was home and I like it.

Did you hear Dewey? He just went off the air a few minutes ago. I think he may stand a chance if the war with Germany ends before election. Otherwise I don’t know.

I had an awful lonesome day today, no mail. I hope I have one tomorrow.

I sent a box to you. If you read the clipping enclosure on point system for discharge you will see that I will be in this army for the next 27 years, then I can retire. I almost have to go overseas before I can get out. It does make a guy feel bad, especially when he has a wife and children he loves so much. If I wouldn’t love you so much I wouldn’t care so much. We almost have to be together. I still think we are different than a lot of people.

How are you feeling, honey? Did you gain any more weight? Did you get any bigger? If you can get any film have your dad take some pictures of you in your different stages. I like to see how you look. I still have a good one of you and I last Christmas. If I sent any good ones home by mistake will you please send them back?

How is Allen getting along in his walking? I’ll bet he gets around plenty. How much does he weigh now? Guess he will this afternoon. I guess you have it by now. The two medals I sent are for you or the baby. They are the ones I wore all the time when I was with you. I made myself a new set. I thought maybe you would like them.

We are kept pretty busy around here the last few days. The second army inspection team is here and they are going to look over the area on standing at 10:00 in the morning. They will probably look at my records; I think they are in pretty good order. I like to keep them up to date that way they can be looked at at any time. I’ll tell you how it turns out when I write to you on Saturday.

If there is anything else that you want and you think I can get for you let me know, and I’ll see what I can do. I have a larger size notebook if you ever have need for one.

I am a little short in news tonight my dear, but I’ll be seeing you again tomorrow.

My love is all yours.

-Pres.