12 July, 1944
Dear Folks:
Not much news but a line to say hello and to let you know that I am thinking of you.
My dog Boot now has a girl friend and it won’t be long I am afraid until his gal friend will be having pups. The bad part of it is that she sleeps under my tent where my office is. The bitch is a Japanese dog and all it will eat is coconuts. I’ll bet the pups will really be something.
I am feeling much better although I will admit that I surely would love to get home and visit with all of you to get home and visit with all of you. You know the way I sort of figure I’ll be home this Christmas of course it will make me happy if I get home before then.
It is now 0425, and I am on watch and have been on since 0200. I will get relieved at 0630. Makes a pretty long night especially if you don’t rest well before coming on watch.
Hope this finds all of you feeling well and write to me whenever you have time.
Oh yes my garden is coming along pretty well and even my tomato plants are still growing.
All my love,
Your son, Leo
Cap’t L.J. McLoskey
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