Richard Lee Holt Sr. letter to his wife Minneford Francis Holt, January 17, 1944

My Dearest Italy Jan 17 Well sweet here I am again. I think I am doing real well on this writing, don't you? I sure hope my changing to Air Mail hasent made it to long between letters. If they have Honey I am sorry. But I think Air Mail comes as fast if not faster than V-mail. That is from this side. I know it doesnt come as fast from over there. I dident get any mail to-day, but maby I will be lucy and get some to-morrow. I went up to the 937 & saw Milford for a little while. He is OK, says he hasent heard from Cherry in quiet some time. Honey I am afraid I have neglected writing everybody but you so maby I had better get busy and answer some of the mail I have been getting. There is not so many of them but I just can't seem to find time to write. And when I do start to write all I can think of dosent concern any one but you so there you are. We have had another very pretty day. The bombers have had another filled day. We could see them going an comming all day to day. We got a few more rounds in our area last night, but no damage done. Sweet I can't think of any thing to write. This leaves me OK and I hope you & the kids are all OK. Wite as often as you can Honey. I miss you more & more each day that goes by. With all my love sweet. May God bless & keep you safe untill we are to-gether again. Your husband & Dad Le