22 August 1944
Somewhere in Incia
Tuesday eve

 ". . . until I hear your voice again and hold you in my arms."

My dearest darling,

I received from you the other day a letter dated August 4th.  It was the nicest letter.  You mention in the letter something about getting a job.  I hope that if you do get a job it will not mess up this mail situation cause I am already mailing you letters to Matador.

I've been very busy today and I won't be getting off from work till tomorrow a 8 o'clock in the morning.  Then I'll have 24 hours off to rest up in.

I received a letter from my brother, the one in Italy.  He did not write much, only that he is well and happy.  I also received a letter from a girl friend I knew back in Chicago.  She wants a date with me as soon as the war is over.  I think though my first date is with you if I  am not mistaken.  It is up to you now.  I'll put off answering her question until I hear from you.  I'd rather it be you that I go out with.

I think I told you in my previous letter I sent you a souvenir.  You could use it for a black jack.  Did you ever get any of the items I sent you?

Gee I can't think of a thing to say so I guess this letter will have to close now.  Good night my love. Until I hear your voice again and hold you in my arms will I be satisfied.

As always, yours,
Ray