Cherbourg, France

Aug. 26, 1945

Sunday afternoon

My darling wife:

I just came back from La Howe late last night, and that is the reason I didn’t write for a few days. He had to have our truck repaired so that took us about two days longer than usual. He stopped at Deauville on the way back, slept there over night. A soft bed and sheets sure is a treat after sleeping on the beds we have for such a long time. It was a nice trip and I did pick up almost all of my supplies. It was the first time I picked up so much at one time. They usually don’t have half of the things. I saw a nice camera at Deauville so I think I will trade mine in. I think I will get a pretty good deal.

I did get over my other cold alright, but I think I am getting another one again. I have been sneezing and my nose has been runny again. It rained almost all the time I was on the trip and it was cold. I don’t think I get along with the weather they have over here.

As soon as I did get back I went for my mail and I didn’t have any, not a one. Five days since I heard from you. I thought I did something wrong again, but today I received two letters from you, the first ones all week.

I was thinking that we would be home for Christmas, but on the list recently published we were not on it, so I guess it may be a little while yet. Although the orders can change very quick at times. Our big trouble in that we have no overseas time.

I was glad to hear you and your mother like the perfumes. If there is anything else you would like let me know. As I said before I like to keep you happy and let you know that I am always thinking about you.

No Maggie, we are not in the army of occupation, as you see we are stationed in France, and we have a vehicle park which we must get rid of. The French are going to buy some of the trucks. I wish they would buy everything so we could come home. I want to come home so very bad. I have been so homesick lately. I want to be with you and I do need your arms around me. I am so lost without you darling. I love you Maggie.

From your letter it seems like our little boy is going to be a swimmer. I hope he does take to the water. It is a good sport and I think he will like it.

Say Maggie, I’m really surprised in your weight. It sure sounds good to me. I don’t believe I will know you when I come home seeing you with one of those big bellies. I guess you remember, that’s the only way I saw you for about two years. All I can say is you’ll be a sight for sore eyes, that’s why I say I am a little scared to meet you.

I think that is a good idea of you starting to pack now. I think too you could start sending some of the things home, that way you could get rid of the things after they are packed, and they wouldn’t be laying around in your way.

I know too that you and I will go along in this world. I’ll be on your side and stick by you always. You can depend on me.

I’ll try to get Dad’s car when we go on our honeymoon. I think he will let me use it. Would you rather I go home first and drive out? You tell me some of your plans. I just gave a few suggestions before because I know you want to see me in my uniform once again before it goes off—for good. I too want to be alone with you for a little while anyway. I need you so.

Remember my darling I love you and always will.

All my love,

Pres