Dear Folks:
Not very fancy stationary but it’s the best I can find right now.
The ground is a quagmire again but today it was sunny so we had a chance to dry out. I think after taking a bath I’ll go work crosswords a while before bed.
Reports around today say the battle up front is coming pretty good now. I haven’t had it so bad since the Japs quit the shelling. I think the shells made me a little more nervous than I thought. Anyway you don’t need to worry about me – the worst part is over.
Had a letter from Phil today saying he was getting leave May 23rd so he has probably been home and left again by the time you receive this. I think he is thinking about getting married and if he does, give him a present from me. Give him a hundred dollars, unless you can think of something better than the cash. You probably have better ideas on that. I don’t know how you feel about it, but I like the idea. How old is Carol?
Not much again but I want to shape up before dark so I better get going. Keep holding on. I feel sure I will get home this year.
Love,
