Richard Lee Holt Sr. letter to his wife Minneford Francis Holt, February 2, 1944

Italy [Jan] 30/44 Feb 2 My Dearest One Hello my sweet & how are you to-night? As for myself I am feeling pretty good. I got three more letters and the 6 I got yesterday makes 9 in two days. And I am like you I could sure give you a big hug & kiss for [them]. The ones I got to-day were dated the 16th & 18th. The 18th was a two page one. I enjoyed the one from Joe also. Honey it dose seem funy that you don't have enough room on the big bed for you & the babes. Now you listen to me, don't you pull that trick anymore about laying in a draft some where. No honey I am not trying to be hard boiled, but I just want you to take care of yourself, and don't let that cold get you down. I am always afraid you will get sick anyhow. Honey I thought you said Mrs Osburn was going to Calif to stay. I guess I misunderstood you