November 13, 1943

	I Love You!! Your Ole Man Saturday Eve. My Dearest Darling Peggy! Had expected a lot of time to write this tonight – but I was just informed I’ll have to arise at 4:45 AM to go on pit detail in the morning – Yes Honey – after all these months of work on Sunday – I’m so damn mad I could go up to the orderly tent & turn around about twice & I’d be the only one left! This Armey as me disgusted! Honey today makes 5 letterless days for me – and am I ever lonesome! Can’t understand it – unless you just forgot my address – but I’m sure something has happened -   It can’t be bad however as I would have had word!. Honey I love you with all My heart! Gee My Darling – I’m now wondering if you’ll be able to be down here next week – gosh I sure do hope so as I’m really counting on it!  I Love You!
	We’ve really been working hard – today we ran two combat problems – and Honey the Ammo used weren’t blanks – they’d fire at us & some were to close for Comfort! Well My Darling Wifey your Ole Man must close as It’s pretty early at 4:45 AM – and sleep is essential-- Darling I Love You with all my Heart!! Love Me?? Love & Kisses Your Hubby Johnnie.