Waymire Letters February 17, 1945

Feb 17, 1945

Burma

My Dearest Wife,

I just finished eating supper; we had chili, cheese sandwiches; and hot chocolate. The chili was

pretty good; it had a little too much pepper in it so I suppose I will be drinking a lot of water tonight. I

just drank a can of beer so that will quench my thirst for a while.

I was off duty this afternoon so I read a book, them played some horse shoe. I like to read once

in a while, but can’t always find a book that interests me. We have several Perry Mason mysteries but I

soon get tired of them. I read a wester, “Destry Rides Again,” written by Max Brand. I think I’ll read Ernie

Pyles’, “Here Is Your War” next. Have you been reading many books lately? I know you used to like to

read, I just wondered if you still do. By the way - How do you like the book on dice and poker?

I went to a movie last night - “Hollywood Canteen.” It had a lot of good actors, and most of them

were from Warner Bros. The last three shows we have had have been pretty good.

How is the weather back home? You should be having a few warm days pretty soon. I don’t

suppose that will make you mad! Ha!

I suppose by now you have given a pint of your blood to the Blood Bank. Please take care of

yourself, honey.

I love you Mary, more and more each day.

Yours forever,

Earl

P.S. No mail came in today.

thy 9s