Capt. T.G. Leske
71st Infantry
APO44
Fort Lewis, Wash.
6-14-43 (Postmarked June 16 1943, 4:00pm, Tacoma, Washington)
Miss Jane Axtell
538 S. Normandie
Los Angeles, California
Hello Jane:
Might I say, right at the beginning, that your love letter did not measure up to expectations. Surely you, of all people, should be able to do better. And to sign a supposed love letter plain "Jane" – fie! Why I have read better class-room passed notes written by mere amateurs.
Things have been so darn dull around here that it is hard to write a letter. You are familiar with out weather; I’m in a clinic all day; stay home most nights; you know I want to see you: my leave is still hanging fine; my brother going into service, wants to see me before I leave; still trying for the school in Washington, and there’s my life.
I’m bored, I’m restless, I’m dissatisfied, I’m in a rut, I’m nuts, I’m tired, I’m saying so long.
Good Luck
Teddy