Mrs. Edward Murphy Jr.

Centerville Massachusetts

February 21, 1944

Dearest baby, oh darling sweetie!! I’ve just now received your cable, and I just can’t stand such relief! How wonderful to have direct word from you at last, darling. I am so glad you’re safe, and glad too that you still warm! The telegram girl read it to me over the telephone, so perhaps I didn’t get every word, but a copy is being mailed to me. I’ve written to your mother, Aunt Alice, Jerry, Jack, etc. as well as my daddy. Always when I have word from you I will repeat it, so if you only have time for one letter, please make it to me! I love you so. Doctor Kelly says I’m absolutely perfect: HE HEARD THE BABY’S HEARTBEAT TODAY! Isn’t that wonderful?! I nearly cried I was so thrilled. He reserved my hospital room—private, of course. Okay? I still feel all wobbly from the message, and it came a whole hour ago. My brother is in India. I will write you his address. Edward, my darling dear, I love you completely and more each day. Keep safe and well for your wife

Effie