21 Feb 1944
Dear Folks & All:
Of all the surprises thus far yesterday topped them all. I was driving along in my jeep and who stops me but Loren Hay’s. He arrived yesterday. I told him that was customary of the navy to come in when everything had been secured by the Marines. We had quite a session last evening. I was surely glad to see him. He will be stationed here where I am.
Well I am feeling ok and I trust that all of you are the same.
All I have to say is that this life gets awful mononotous at times. Work worry troubles and etc. I surely will be glad when all this mess is over. Surely will have plenty to tell all of you.
The climate is about the same here as it was where I was about eight months ago. I surely could stand some good old Illinois weather. I have a small generator hooked up now so I have a little light.
Haven’t heard from you for quite a spell but I know that it takes the mail longer now.
Will close now and get some shut eye as I am rather tired this evening.
All my love,
Your son, Leo
Captain L.J. McLoskey
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