Cherbourg, France

Aug 7, 1945

My darling wife:

The war news sounds a little better today since they have that new atomic bomb. I heard something about it last night before I went to bed but didn’t think much about it until today when the radio was full of it and I read about it in the paper. That really must be some stuff and also a great achievement in science. I think we have the upper hand now and should keep it that way to prevent war. I hope Japan realizes what they are up against now. Damn, I want to come home to you. Maggi. I am still as lonesome as ever. For you, even more so. I love you sweetie, more and more every day. You know I am glad I wrote when I did last night. For I would never been able to. I guess I had one or two too many wines. It sure made me stay good though. My ring has been very shiny the last couple of days. I hope it means what I think it does. How do your rings look?

Your letter you wrote the 28^th and 29^th, Sat. and Sunday came in already today—only seven days. It was postmarked the 31^st. That’s good time. I wish they would all come in like that and for you too.

I wish I could be there to fool with you especially on some of those rainy nights. But then I guess I would be doing a lot of fooling because you are getting plenty of rain back there. It is awfully cool here again. Today, I had to wear my jacket when I went out this afternoon. See, I hope you are right thinking I’ll be home in October. I’ll give you a hundred extra kisses if I do.

We still haven’t been paid yet, and don’t know when we will. Seems like all the finance offices moved out of this area, and the nearest one is at La Harve. Oh well I guess things are tough all over.

I sure wish I could get myself in a mood to write long letters to you again. I just seemed to have a streak or something, and every letter I wrote seemed to be from, five or six sometimes more, pages. Don’t you go getting an idea I am out running around now or anything like that, and I still love you, only more than before.

How did you make out on your lot? It sounds alright. What about school? I don’t think we can send them (the kids) to the city school out there, unless I am thinking of the wrong place. Where is Clifford Park, is it out at the end of 19^th street? You have me interested honey. I guess I will like it as long as you do. What is the size of it?

Yes honey, I am as proud of Allen as you are. I think we have some great kids. All we have to do is bring them up right. That is a job for you and I, and I guess we can do it. Bobby seems to be teething pretty fast. Is she having as much trouble as Allen did? I like both the kids, one as much as the other, only I am anxious to see Bobby, because I never did see her. I think you understand.

I don’t hope I’ll ever have to shave your head. I do trust you honey. Don’t ever let yourself weaken for the way you feel now, and the way you feel about me. I can do it and I know you can too. I want it to be like a new one when I come home. I’ll bet it will be good. I can almost feel it now—so good. The best is ever has been. I still get cold chills when I read your letters. I don’t how I’ll even stand being near you again. I’ll probably have a heart attack, or loose my breath or speech. Anyway there isn’t going to be much talking for a couple days. When your not sleeping you will be kissed for I have a lot of kisses to catch up on.

Six months worth already, so your lips better be in shape. I’ll try to shave pretty often the first couple of days and you better make me, or your soft tender face will be all scratchy, as you know what my beard can do.

I am sending you a few more pictures for our book. I hope you like them.

I love you very, very much Maggi, and I want to be home with you as bad as you want me there. Keep praying honey, I will to.

All my love to you my darling,

Your lonesome husband,

Pres.