21 October 42
Dear folks:
Had a scare for about two hours last evening. Thank God it is all calm again this evening. I was writing Leota a letter and had to cut it short. Had planned on dropping you a line also. But, the apparent attempt of some yellow skinned callers stopped it. Notice I said attempt. We are set for them and how.
I dropped Beaulah and Sam a letter to the one they had sent me.
In the picture, notice the mustache which I have since shaved off. To much trouble keeping it trimmed.
Am now enjoying one of the smokes you sent me and last evening I really enjoyed the chewing tobacco. Sort of soothes ones nerves.
You think the Marines have been doing things lately. Just wait until the next month or so and see what they do.
Now much I can write except I am ok and hope this finds all of you feeling the same.
Did my check & cash arrive ok at the bank? I also sent a $39.00 check the other day.
It is still the same old grind—day in & day out—night after night—golly if I ever hit a good bed I’ll probably never get up.
Tell all the family and friends hello for me and write often.
Love to all,
Leo
Lt. L.J. McLoskey
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