1944 Undated from Alice (Guessing late July)

 

Dear Jack:
    You little snot.  You scared the devil out of me.  I had you in jail and everything else I could Imagine.  We didn't get the telegram until 9:30 and all the Western Union offices were closed except the one downtown so we had to go all the way to downtown Detroit to send it to you.  You don't have to tell me why you needed it ---  I know ---- You were gambling again weren't you?  Well keep five of it for your birthday gift.  I  intended to send it to you anyhow but Mom never sent me your address.  Don't believe what Mom said about us drinking.  What she doesn't know won't hurt her.
    We are going down home Wed. for two weeks.  Try and get home to see us.  I  guess Omie will be worse than ever with Donnie so far away.
    Did you notice I gave you a promotion when I sent the telegram?  TM2/C.  Which reminds me.  I never did bawl you out for losing your stripes.  So consider yourself bawled out.  Also  -- quit getting into so damn many fights.  No wonder the grils don't fall for you.
    I quit work Sat.  I may go back part time when school starts.  If I get some ambition.  Well this is all for this time.  BEHAVE yourself.  And try to come home while we are there.
                                Love, Alice
    I just told Dave I wanted to get this sent so you would know we were going to be home and he said "Don't make him go A.W.O.L.

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