7 September, 1944
Dear Folks:
My darn nose is acting up again. As a consequence, I have to go through about fifteen minutes of hell each day while they drain the infection out of it. They probably will have to scrape the bone before long as this fungus infection is bad in the tropics. Don’t worry I’ll get along o.k. I now use about ten handkerchiefs per day so it keeps me busy washing them out. Oh! Well it never rains but what it pours.
I trust that all of you are feeling o.k. Now don ‘t send me anything for Christmas as I just have a hunch that I will be home. At least I pray I will as it has been way too long since we have all been together. Not much news – just the same old stuff out here. I’ll be glad when it is all over.
I have been hearing from Geneva Simmons quite frequently lately and I think she is one swell woman. I have sent Danny, Beckey and Molly a little money now and then as Dr. Dan was so wonderful to all of us.
Now don’t worry about e as I will be o.k. Just wanted to let you know I am o.k. and thinking of you constantly.
All my love,
Your son, Leo
Cap’t. L.J. McLoskey