Dearest Betty

Well I took my first ride in a helicopter yesterday. Had to take some confidential overlays to Div. So Maj Coffee called for a copter. Lit right in front of my tent goes straight up & then takes off. Well while I was at Div. I saw Col. Brown, he is much p----- off. He is going to the KMC’s (Korean Marine Corps) as liaisons officer, doesn’t like that at all. Thought he would come to the 2nd Div. Is going to go to Europe so I’ll stay back. Can’t see going to Europe so soon in fact can’t see going overseas again under any circumstances.

How about a fast hug around the neck and then let’s have a big breakfast. Sure could use a cup of your coffee and toast---haven’t had any toast in months but have been getting some fresh eggs. Yes, I have an inside track in the galley so get mine cooked almost like I like them. Tate just dropped in so am having a hard time concentrating. He is right along side of me talking. The 1st Marines got 20 cases of whiskey last night (they just got back off the line) and Tate is figuring out how long 120 bottles would last him---3 the first day, 2 the second day and so on. He is always looking at things like that.

Well, Darling, I really got to go now so remember I love you and am counting the days till I can really tell you how I have missed you and love you

Your Bill