Spitball Army

[V-Mail written to Alice in Frankfort, Indiana.  Return addressed: Richard, Co. G, 2nd Bn., 1st Mar., c/o F.P.O., San Francisco, Calif.  Postmarked at U.S. Postal Service No. 3 on 16 Jun 1945 at 12:30 P.M.  V-Mail copy stamped, “Passed by Naval Censor,” and initialed by the Censor.]

June 3, 1945

Hello Sweetheart,

     Sorry, no stamps.  This is about the best I can do for the time being.  The paper will determine the shortness; you will have to pass judgment on the sweetness.  I just wanted to let you know that I’m O.K.  I miss you a lot Sweetheart and, in case you didn’t know it, I’m very much in love with you.  Keep waiting for me Sweetheart.  I’m coming back as soon as I can find the way.  Hope it isn’t too long.

     Goodnight Sweetheart
          I love you with all my  heart.
               Pleasant Dreams
                    ‘Nite Sweetheart