December 8, 1943, evening

Armored Force

Camp Polk, Louisiana

Dec. 8, 1943

Wed. Eve.

(inside envelope flap)

Hello

Darling!

I Miss You

X O X            All My Love

Write Soon             Eye amo te             X O X

My Darling Mark –

Hello Sweetheart ! !

How’s my honey?

I got another letter from you today. I’m waiting to go to Mass & thought I’d start this letter now.

Today we were neutralizing activated land mines. Our C.O. had one blow up in his face. He’s in the hospital now – he’s not hurt bad – except for his eyes & I think they’ll be alright.

We go out on a compass problem tomorrow night again – I hope I can get out of it but I doubt it.

Well honey I think I’ll go to Mass now & finish this when I get back.

I’m back again honey – did you miss me?

You asked me if I wanted anything honey – I only want you you & you!

Honey – I had a dream about you night before last – but it was good – if you know what I mean. I must have been nuts in that dream not to let you kiss me or not kissing you. I hope I never get that bad.

Honey that’s the first stick of Dentyne I’ve had since I came back to camp!

I know what disgusting weather is honey – it rains about 4 days of the week down here. Monday nite I got caught sleeping in the rain. I wouldn’t get up till I got wet tho.

You know I haven’t heard from Cec yet & I’ve written him a letter – you tell him to write right away!

We’re having an inspection Sat. & we have to send all excess clothes home. Nothing but G.I. no more – no less. I guess something is up.

I got another picture in one of your latest letters. I don’t know which one – but just keep them coming honey. Maybe I’ll have some taken in a short time too!

Honey I’m just running out of words. I could finish this page telling you how much I miss you – honey. I do miss you honey & think of you always.

I may not have time to write tomorrow nite if we leave early – but I’ll try & write during our noon chow.

I’d better stop now honey & write a letter home before lights go out.

I hope I dream of you tonite honey. Goodnite now.

Write Soon – honey.

X O X O X           All My Love        X       X       X       O      X

X       X       X       X       X       X       Johnny                      x       o         x

I miss you!                         Yo te amo