Mrs. Russel Strube

R.F.D #1 Frederick

Maryland, U.S.A

March 8, 1944

Dear Mary and all:

A few lines this evening to let you know I’m swell and getting along fine. Hope this finds all of you in the best of health. I spent five days in London not long ago and I had a fine time. I stayed at the “Regent Palace” hotel this time as I couldn’t get in the Red Cross. It’s a very fine hotel and I really enjoyed my stay there. Had a fine room and the bed was so soft that by the time I got used to it, it was time to leave. Now I have to get used to this hard bunk again. The maid came in every evening and pulled the sheets down. Really a classy joint. Only had one short air raid the whole time I was there so I was lucky on the point. Saw some German prisoners, the first I’ve ever seen so far. They didn’t look like any supermen to me. Saw some real good shows while I was there. Space is gone so I’ll close for this time.

Love to all

Roland.