Monday eve.

Sept. 24^th

My dear Fran: -

Received your air mail today and was very happy to hear the news. I knew my honey wouldn't disappoint me. Honey after you get in touch with Mrs. D. let me know at once exactly when you are leaving so I can make arrangements ahead of time at the guest house. It will cost us .50 ^c apiece per day in other words ^$1.00 per day for three days. We will have to eat in town unless you want to get a bite at the Service Club (across the street from the guest house). You will get here Friday some time and I'll be off until 6 o'clock Sat morning then I won't see you again until Sat. afternoon and I'm going to ask for a pass until 6 o'clock Monday morning. If you should stay longer and I hope you do I will see you in the evenings until midnight. Honey as far as I'm concerned you can stay here with me until I finish my cycle. I love you and I want you with me. Dear you asked about Mrs. D. and Joe says she's very nice and easy to get along with so I told him you were the same way so you should get along fine. She smokes and drinks and also likes a good time they have five children. That would be nice if you could go to Fla. and visit Mary but why don't you drop her a line and tell her when you're coming and maybe she will arrange to come up she might even take a couple of rooms with you then Bob and I could come in nights to see you both. I had K.P. today and didn't finish until 8:15 then took a shower and went up to the P.X. and had three beers. I'm sitting out on the back porch writing with Joe, Norm, Bill C., Albright all of us writing our honeys. Last night all of us went to the show and seen "Love, Honor, and Goodbye" very good. Tomorrow we go out on the range and fire the B.A.R. so it won't be so tough. Wednesday night we have a beer party at the Mess Hall its for the whole company. A lot of our non comms are being shipped even our Company commander has notice to leave Thurs. for the So. Pacific so its hard telling just whats coming off. I certainly wish I had that baby I wanted a long time ago I'd stand a much better chance of getting out. If you want to bring something O.K. but for me I'd just as leave do without but according to your letter you still insist on putting it off. If we wait much longer we'll be too [edited for content] old to enjoy it but I guess you're still the boss when it comes to that. Norm took some pictures yesterday so as soon as they are developed I'll send you a set also a set to my folks. Well dear don't forget and send me word as soon as you make definite plans. Don't forget that fifth even two if you have the cash. I can't think of anything else besides that and the camera so I'll close and write tomorrow night. Remember I love you and I'll be counting the days until I can be with you it will be like forever. Tell your folks I said hello also my friends.

With all my love,

Your honey.

P.S- Send your answer air mail.

I.L.Y.