May 4, 1944

Dearest Clara,

I am feeling fine honey so please don’t worry. Will drop you a few lines while I am doing nothing. I had to help clean up in the room this morning. It sure was better than sitting around all the time. I will sure be glad when I get off of the ship, so I can have a little more room, and get some of my clothes cleaned up. I take a bath every day, and sometimes two, but you can’t get clean with salt water. Some of the fellows play cards all the time, but you know how much I like cards, so I have to read some, and try to think up something to write. Darling I read your letters over and over again, it sure is nice that I have them to read. I sure will be glad when I hear from you again, and I bet you will also. Darling I dream of you every night, and it sure would be nice if I was home with you. It sure is tough when our letters stop all at once, but we will get them some time darling. Will close as I am out of paper. Write soon.

With all my love and kisses

To my darling wife Clara,

Johnny