Letter 78
No date is listed, but it is probably September 1, 1918…
also, this is the first letter that is signed on the outside of the envelope by
the censor. It is stamped CENSORED, then
in handwriting: OK, L Lewieden 2nd
Lieut, Engineers C…. and where the stamp normally is, Henry has written: Soldier’s Mail
Sept. 1, 1918
Somewhere
Over Here, Over There
My Dear Sweetheart,
Gone a long time, but not forgotten, for how
could anyone forget someone who is so near to me as you are? I hope you haven’t been worrying about me,
for I am feeling fine and enjoying myself as I always have done since leaving
home. Oh, how much I’ve tried to be back
home with you. Of course, that’s the
only way I could express my feelings.
What have beendoing to pass away the long and weary days and nights?
Before you receive this,
you will know that I have had a long trip.
I surely enjoyed it. The weather
was pleasing all the way, with a few rains, coldness and winds. I saw a few ocean fish and I had the honor
of seeing a small whale. You can tell
Irvin that he was not the only one who can ride the waves without being sea
sick. I haven’t missed a meal or fed the
fish yet.
You will see by the
shortness of this letter, there is not much news, for that must be told to no
one. The only thing left to tell is how much I love you and that I’m feeling
just the same. I have two of your letters with me and they surely have been
fine. George
is with me, and we have had many a heart to heart talks of home.
Well dear sweetheart, I’m all out of
practice writing now, but always remember my promise: I will
tell you what I can and when I can so if you don’t receive as many as you have
been used to, just think of me always the same, extending to you my love, and
heart. May God ever grant unto you the desires of your heart, with bushels of
love,
As
Ever Yours,
Henry
xxx
P.S. Tell me
all the news. Write just the same as you
used to, for there is no keeping back on your part. Tell all the kids Hello.
Give my love to the Folks.
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