July 10, 1945

Len darling,
I’ll start this now before supper, although I’m not optimistic about it’s being lengthy or newsy. It continues to be nice out, making three consecutive days that the sun has shone a new high for this part of the world- Hubert, the guide, was here this morning and is anxious to go hunting tonight. I told him to return tonight and I would see – it such a slow season for deer now that I’m a little reluctant to go although it’s the only for of diversion that I have.

The daily exodus of men from this division continues in large numbers and soon there will an almost complete turnover of personnel – some are flying directly to the Pacific yet but I don’t know what fate of their men who are being transferred will be when they arrive at their new organizations. A Capt. friend of mine came in this afternoon – he has 90 points and is flying home this Friday – he may be discharged or retained in the states as an instructor-

This afternoon I wrote to Bob, read the N.E.J.M. and topped it off by having my hair cut – isn’t that an exciting way to spend an afternoon. I receive your letter of 26 June today which held the key to the mystery of Pat’s black eye-

Hello again, dear, just finished supper – Decided not to go hunting tonight but shall stay in read and listen ^to the radio. Pat’s eye sounds as though it were a honey. Be sure you tell me everything that happens, good or bad; you said that you weren’t going to tell me about Pat’s black eye and I would have felt terrible to know that you were holding anything back from me. What a doll she must be – seems to be precocious in everything except walking. I’ll bet that you could eat her up when she says “come”- I think that it’s wonderful that she goes to the john by herself – When I get home (I’m warning you in advance) you’ll have to excuse me if I spoil her for the first few weeks – I just know that I’ll shower her with attention + affection – Of course I plan to save a little for you but I’m sure that you won’t object too strenuously – Boy, oh boy. I’ve got plenty of affection stored up and when I get home there’s going to be a storm of love and happiness in our household that will be unparalleled in the history of mankind-

That $2083 sure is our lump sum which I didn’t anticipate- a most pleasant surprise – I think that your suggestion of putting most of it in the saving bank is the most practical thing. If we had a lot of ready cash I would say unhesitatingly to put it all in bonds but after the war we’ll need cash for the period I’m in the hospital interning and it would impractical to have all our money tied up in bonds. Incidentally, what is the box score on our financial status, including total assets v liabilities – total bonds, cash in the bank.

I’m anxious to know if you are going down to Helene’s. Remember, don’t stay home on my account because everything is so indefinite – I can imagine that travelling accommodations are very hard to obtain now which is to be expected with all the troop movements taking place now. For that reason I would say not to go to Florida unless absolutely necessary. If Mrs. F. is going to be there than I think you should stay home; if Helene is going to be alone, then by all means, go –

Well, my sweets, I’m sorry this turned out to be the brief letter I promised earlier in the letter, but that’s all the news I have-

Goodnight, my loves, I adore you + love you with

all my heart + soul
Love to all
All my love, forever + ever
Hal