T/Sgt. Walter W. Swartz

406^th Bomb Sq. (H)

801^st Bomb. GP (H) Prov.

APO 634

C/O PM N.Y. N.Y.

Mrs. Arline Thomas

192 N. Ave East

Cranford, N.J.

England #41

May 9, 44

Dear Sis,

Mind if I write you a short letter? I don’t think you will.

As I write I have a snapshot of you here in front of me, also the one of Mom and Dad. They are the ones Aunt Olive sent to me. And say, what a round face you have, also a very pretty one.

Looking at these picture makes me wish more than ever I could be at home with you all, but I don’t think it will be too much longer.

I am going to write John tonight and ask him if he can see me in London this time. How I hope he can make it. I have tried to find out where he is but no luck as yet.

Sis, Elenora Hogya works with you, don’t she. I think I mentioned that I heard from her. That is another one for me to answer.

As I said this was just a short letter and now I must stop.

Write when you can, keep smiling and don’t worry.

Love,

Walter