16 August, 1944
India

Dearest mine,

I did not receive a letter from you for what seems like ages.  I sure do miss em, too.  First honeh, I want to apologize for this letter being in pencil.  I would have written it in ink only I ran out and I knew you would rather I write a letter today then postpone it another day.

I am in charge of quarters today so I am on 24 hour duty.  This is the dull part of the evening so I thought I'd write you cause I love to.  It is my favorite pastime.

I notified one of the fellows that his plane is ready that is taking him back to the states.  He is from Wichita Falls, Texas.  Anywhere near your hometown?  I sure wish I was going back already.  I miss you terribly and I hope it's vice versa with you.  I have nothing more and I have some work to do so I'll close again until tomorrow.

all my love,
Ray