August 11, 1944
Dear Folks:
Eureka! Yesterday I received your letters of July 12, and July 18. Was I ever glad to hear from you.
I am glad that Mrs. Peterson called you and I am also happy that she liked the letter.
Well it is a small world. I was going through the record books of my men and I run across Corporal Clyde F. Long, born in Smithshire, Illinois and graduated from Roseville High School. I immediately looked him up and it is the lad who married Ed Colwell’s daughter. He acted like he was plenty happy to see me. We had quite a gab fest. If you see any of his relatives you tell them he looks fine and is doing alright in his job.
As I have written before they surely will send me home after one more operation but God only knows when that will be. My nerves are getting kind of tattered and worn but I’ll be able to weather the storm so don’t worry about me.
Mother, it is wonderful of you to get the Aunts clothes. You and dad have both surely been wonderful to them. That is the American way and that is what makes the men such great fighting men. They all are anxious to return to their families, relatives, wives, and sweethearts.
Did I tell you I got a letter from Dan and Jean Frain and they have adopted a baby boy. They got it shortly after it was born. They both seem very thrilled and they are a wonderful couple. I also heard from Jim Galbaugh. He wrote me a very nice letter.
Must close for this time and I hope this finds all of you well. Don’t worry I am o.k. Thanks for the stamps.
All my love,
Your son, Leo
Capt. L.J. McLoskey
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