10 September 1943

7 small sheets, 8 pp.

Got letter & your $20. So busy; they are “after me to take my money 2 weeks checks $60 some dollars or $70 I could put that on Bonds”. Might take few days off when you come home. Sure been busy since brought Mother from the hosp May 30; they’ll go back to Parkersburg soon; they’re bringing her leg Sunday. Looking for Jimmie week from Sun, so they’ll all be here till he goes back to camp in Texas; he’ll be here 8 days. I can take a wk off when you come home; I better buy some bonds for us; you’ll need an overcoat this winter. We’ll have to go skating this winter. Going to use the back pay I’m getting to buy more bonds. Want you to be good to me & sweet for I’ve worked so hard the last year; I just can’t stand any noise; just want you to be around me. Take good care of your car for we won’t be able to get new one for at least 3 yrs. If we save money (a bond each month) in few yrs we can have that little Ruby or that little boy Herman.

17 October 1943

2 small sheets, 3 pp.

Hope you didn’t mind being in the camp over the weekend. Will you come home next weekend or the following? I came sick this month the 8th & Nov will be sick on the 4th. Sure will be glad when just you & I are living together. Too bad the boys, your friends, are leaving the camp. Sure swell to hear you on phone; we talked 10 minutes Fri night $240 [$2.40?] but it’s worth it. I’m going to school soon as get that other job; want you to be proud of me.

18 October 1943

2 small sheets, 3 pp.

Glad to get your 2 letters; you ask if I’m cheating on you; you know better than that, don’t you? Your mother said you might come this weekend. Will dress pretty for you.