Letter from Clarence Williams to Gretchen Williams, May 20, 1945

Hows my honey tonite? Fine I hope. Another week end has passed and still no information as to our next step. I’m hoping and praying we at least hit the states for a furlough if we have to go to C.B.I. Perhaps its a selfish way of looking at the situation but I feel if we go by way of the states, by the time we would arrive in that theatre, that war will be well on its way toward ending.

There really hasn't been much in the way of excitement happen today. I went to church this morning and really enjoyed the services. This afternoon we played ball and tonite I am so sore and stiff I can hardly walk. Guess I can’t take it but do enjoy it and keeps my mind off home. I have looked at your picture at least ten times today and each time made me wish more that I was back.

Because of being low on paper and no censoring, will use both sides and hope you can read same. I didn’t receive any letters from you today, in fact very little mail came in.

I’m looking forward to tomorrow as we have a tour planned to go down into Italy through the Brenner Pass. I hope every thing goes off as planned as I think it will be very interesting.

Honey, regarding the film, I would prefer to have 120 instead of 620 now if you can find it. I liberated a folding type that takes 120 and is really better than the other. I am inclosing some more pictures in this letter and hope they get through okay. In case this letter arrives first I sent several in my letter yesterday.

So you found one of those sleep nightgowns, I can hardly wait to see it, I mean on you of course. Sounds like you are getting a good start on your trousseau, I hope it won’t be to long before I can stock up on a few pin stripes. Ha!

How is Louisa’s arm coming along? I was certainly sorry to hear of her misfortune and hope it comes   along in good shape. Was also sorry to hear about Viola, thats a darn shame. I hope there will be no scandal started over the deal. Honey, you be real careful as I would certainly worry if any thing happens to you. Its bad enough when I know you are feeling okay. I was certainly glad to hear that the kids heard from Victor and that he is alright. I was a little afraid myself that some thing might have happened.

Honey, while writing you, I have been eating the melba toast and some vienna sausages. I was going to have cheese but for some reason it was all dried up and spoiled. Every thing else was swell so perhaps it was old when you bought it. Also it may have been in a hot spot coming over on the boat.

Apparently you are still having trouble getting cigarettes. I hope the packages I sent will arrive soon. I inclosed 32 packages but not all the same brand. Perhaps they will come in handy to tide you over for a while with what you can buy.

I was glad to hear Dr. Beaumont has been found. He must have been over South and East of where we now are in Austria. Surely would like to see him. Has Al Brown ever been found or heard from?

Well darling its time for bed and I’m all but out of news so will say “Goodnight — I love you”