Letter transcription:

Lieut R. S. Yegerlehner
Navy 60
F.P.O. San Fran Calif.
June 29, 1943 1500

Dear Mark,

Of course you knew I had not forgotten you even though it has been a long time since I’ve written. I believe both of you boys have written at that since I have.

Who is ahead in the garden? You or the weeds! I’ll bet those radishes and lettuce sure does do taste fine.

I almost forgot – I sure was glad to hear you were such a brave guy when

[page 2] you had your tonsils out. I want you to remember how you felt when Dr. Romberger told you to take a big smell of that stuff and you took her down so you can tell me.

Writing of smells there is one that I’ve missed here a lot and you can help me out. Get an envelope full of steak broiling smell and seal it up tight and send it “kerplank” right on out.

Well, I know you are a busy man but if you can find time drop me a line

Love Daddy

P.S. give Mother a big “squeeze” for me.

Mark (January 1943)

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