Capt. T.G. Leske 0-387336
Med. Det. 354th Inf
APO 89 C/O PM
N.Y. N.Y.
Postmark U.S. Army 89 Oct 11 1945
Miss Jane Axtell
538 S. Normandie
Los Angels, Calif
USA
10 Oct 45
Camp Lucky Strike
France
Hyah Jane:
This will be the last letter you will receive from me overseas. I expect to be homeward bound a the end of the month, Oh, Glory!
First of all, I did receive your gift package and I did let you know it arrived. Anyway, to settle matters – thanx so much and it really was appreciated.
Life is so dammed monotonous and nerve-wracking in this camp that we could all go wacky with no effort whatsoever. Fortunately, I was able to get two leaves to England and Scotland. It was a swell break in the routine and great fun.
As to pictures – I never sent one to you because I just never had any taken. We were always in field clothes until we came back here and there hasn’t been much change.
You won’t need a picture anyhow, as I think it will be much better deal if the real thing is on the spot. Of course, it may possible be "civies" so you may have to look for the carnation in my lapel so that you may recognize me.
My plans for the present call for a trip to the Coast to look for a place to practice. I really like it out there and would like very much to practice in L.A., S.F., or Seattle. Possible the picture may change when I get home but I am all hit up about it right now.
You can be a big help by letting me know what you think of the idea and giving some suggestions, will you?
When and if I get to L.A. you and I must hit the Cantina and say hello to the bartender. This is we will say hello if we can talk.
If you gained the ten pounds in the proper places you should really be something to see. I’ll see!
Nite, hon
Bestest
Ted
Send your letters to just plain Boonton, J.J. it really can’t miss me, don’t you know.