April 25, 1943

Somewhere in the U.S.A

Dearest Mom and all –

Just a few lines to let you know I am very well except for a bad cold. I believe the worse I have had this year if I can ever find time am going on sick call and try to get something done for it.

I haven’t wrote to Allie Mae or Lucy and Bert in some time so when you write to them let them know I am still alive, for it is so hard to write at the present.

Mom what ever you do try and let me know if they keep paying that allotment, for they will keep taking it out of my pay.

Well as it is about bed time will sign off for this time hoping to hear from you soon.

Love

Marlin