July 22, 1944

Dearest Clara,

Honey I will write this to you before I do the others. I got 3 letters from you; boy was I glad dear. May 29, June 14, and July 4^th and a few of the older ones are finely getting to me. I just lack a few anyway, but I enjoy them just the same. I got one from Mrs. Parks too; when I get it answered I’ll send it to you, and that won’t be long. I am pretty fair, got my bath. Darling I miss you plenty, and I know you do me. You just do what you think is right. I’m helpless the way things are now. I got the watch band all engraved for you. I didn’t do such a wonderful job. I guess it will pass though; I want to make a little bracelet for Alphones just as soon as I can. Don’t you think that would be okay? I’ll get busy and answer your letter now.

With all my love and kisses to my dearest wife Clara,

Johnny