15 August, 1944

Dearest Darling,

Haven't heard from you in a few days, it seems so long that I have heard from you.  This morning I wrote you one letter and now again. I write.  I don't know why cause I don't seem to have anything new.

I went to church this evening.  I had to go to a church about 12 miles from this field cause I missed the mass when it was held here this morning.  Today was a Catholic holiday so that is why I went to church. "Holy Day of Obligation."

It is now about 8:30 am in the states and while you are just beginning your day I'll be going to dreamland.  This evenings mail call brought me a package that was mailed from home on the 29th of July and I received it already.  Pretty good service, darling.  That just about convinces me darling your package to me has been lost.  Say honey did you ever receive that souvenir I purchased just for you? 

It has been very hot today.  I did make it thought.  It hasn't rained now for 24 hours, we must be setting a record.  Darling I have no more news so I guess I'll close so until I see you tomorrow I'll be saying, "I'll be dreaming of you."

Love,
Ray