MilColl_WWII_36_Graham_John_B_Papers_B1F17_Corr_December_1945_004

[begin cross out] sleeping bag now [end cross out] field jacket though and don't miss the
overcoat. The Corps (IX) Inspection comes off on 22 DEC
and we are trying to get out final Xmas touches in
before then. The Japanese celebrate Xmas for some reason
and have quite a bit of decorating material. This must be
a hangover from the days when they exported to the
States because they consider Sunday at work day.
Business on Sunday is as brisk as on any other day
if not brisker because of larger numbers of soldiers.
After choir practice (we sing Joy to the World on Sunday) I
came over to write this letter but my chief technician
had a loaf of bread so we split a bottle of Smithfield
spread & talked for quite a while.
For a long time I haven't told you how much you mean
to me, honey. I have told you so many times that I seem
repititious to myself but get such a thrill when you admit
that you still remember me that I think it worth while.
Nothing in the world could make me happier than to be
with you again. Being away from you certainly teaches
me what I am missing. I shall do everything in my
power to make up to you for my deficiencies when
we are together again. I may not bring as much hair
back with me as you remembered but my love is
undimmed. I love you with all my heart.

Your adoring husband,
John