This letter is to Babe’s older brother Vin, dated Jan. 12, 1945; it is postmarked, however, March 30, 1945. Also note this: He does not begin this letter with, “I am well, happy and safe…”
Dear Vin,
I received your V-mail, the first in a long time.
I am glad you are on a transport; maybe you will have the opportunity of bringing me back after the war is over.
I finally got a letter from Joe Acquista and Gordon Ferguson, who are in the same company. I did not see them yet, but I have hopes.
I’m still in the hospital, but I don’t expect to stay here much longer.
If you ever have the nauseating task of importing P.O.W.’s, make them eat C rations.
Your loving brother,
Babe
PDF: ‘Maybe You Will Have the Opportunity of Bringing Me Back After the War’
Well, Happy and Safe 