Dearest Betty

Letter # 78
April 11, 1951
Hello Sugar

What do you think about Truman relieving Japan’s Emperor? Sort of glad he did, the old boy’s been out here too long. I told you that Ridgeway was my man quite a while ago didn’t I?

Kim received Shirl’s letter and has spent all day writing her. Quite a job for he has to refer to his Korean/English dictionary for each word. He prints well. The letter he wrote to you was written by one of his buddies in another Btry. A Korean interpreter. Was quite a letter. I want to be sure and see this one too.

Haven’t seen Jimmy in quite a while and no one else has as far as that goes. We are still perched on the side of a mountain and don’t get about much any more. Had a pt. Of 190 Alkie last night---cut it with a qt of fruit juice just a cup apiece. Listened to the radio, griping, writing and oh! Yes I read a book The Great Gatsby. Wasn’t good & wasn’t bad.

Well, Honey, I want to be home so bad to be with you and our home. I have so much to do and always have so little time to do it.

Till I see you in my dreams, Dear.

Good Night,

Bill