Dear DeLores:

Surprised to hear from me?!! Remember I told you I’d write. So tonight while I have the time I’ll make the first attempt. Well, first of all, I’ll tell you I received a letter from Joe last week and the guess what! It was dated last November. I didn’t write him yet because at present I haven’t his address and figure he’ll be home soon anyway. What do you suggest?!!

Things are going quite well with me so I guess I can’t complain. I received so many letters from Florence since I got back it almost doesn’t seem real. Hope this one isn’t like the last one. But then I think I know her better than that. Say, De, would it be possible for you and Joe to spend an evening he gets home? I was thinking that mother could invite Florence down there and you’d have a chance to meet her. How does that sound to you?! Joe has already met her years ago and I’m sure you’d enjoy her company. Please let me know what you think of the idea.

Haven’t seen Dorothy since last week, due to the fact that I’m broke, but as soon as payday comes around I figure I’m taking her out again, you know she and I really understand each other now, and it’s really swell having her here. Well, guess I’ll have to close for now, but will write again. You do the same.

As ever,
Will

P.S. Say hello to Joe when you write.

W.S Lehner
U.S.S Ward
c/o Fleet Postmaster
San Francisco, Calif.