9 August, 1944
India

 "Honey, do you miss me as much as I miss you?"

Dearest Grace,

I received your letter dated July 16 and I sure did find it a very welcome and interesting letter.

I started to write you a little last night on V-mail, but it seemed to me very informal to write on V-mail.  In the second place half way finsihed with your letter I ran out of ink so I postponed it till today.

They had some Sunken Gardens up at San Angelo and I really thought they were beautiful.  I know what you mean when you describe those at San Antonio.

I knew that Lt's are wolf's also, and now that incident that you mentioned convinces me that I was right.

Last night after work I went to see our Squadron play the MP's baseball team.  We won the game, 2 to 1.  After that I started to write you a letter but could not finish it.  I'm sorry.  After that I went to a show.  Had a little trouble cause they announced all men in overalls would have to leave the show and so all the men in overalls left and the guys who were dressed in Khakis left also.  The guys in Khaki uniforms did not go back until they allowed the guys in overalls in.  They finally let every one in.

The guys were sure mad cause they don't mind dressing up in their dress clothes in public cause you are living up to the standards of your Army.  But when they made us dress in dress clothes on the field where no public is allowed sure made the men angry.

Nothing more to say only that I am well and health and I sure do miss you.  I wish that you were here so I couls hug and squeeze you till you say stop.  Honey, do you miss me as much as I miss you?

How is everyone at home?  Wll and happy, I hope.  Did you hear from WR lately?

So honey I'll close with love and

yours always,
Ray