Monday Oct. 18, 1943

Dearest Kitten

I love you, Sweetheart. Only the good Lord knows how much.

Today I hit the Jackpot. Friday's letter this noon and Saturday's letter tonight. We have been so busy since Saturday that I have been unable to write. Sunday was a work day, and what a work day.

Tonight I had to attend a meeting of the first three graders and so I have to rush this letter. I have never rushed around so much in my life. We are trying to get the boats ready for our maneuvers with the infantry.

This afternoon I had a break, if you can call it that. We have some new men who have never been on boats much, and I was teaching them how to dock and come away from a pier. The Sergeant who was in charge of them was on C.Q. so I was picked.

The Lt. came up to me and wanted to know what I did to the men for they all were asking him if I could stay as their teacher. The other bird is too rough on them and he shoots the breeze too much.

I love you Beautiful and hope to have time tomorrow night to really write.

Give my regards to all & kiss the babies for me.

I love you.

Your Loving, Devoted, & Faithful Husband

Bob