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Ft. Rugen, T.H.

3-6-22

Dear Helen:

I don't know what you will think of me for writing not to you, but please except my apolgies for this time and I will try to do better next time. I can't think of any better way to celebrate my birthday than by writing to the best girl on earth. Just think, I am twenty-one years old today. That is about four years more than you, isn't it? When is your birthday?

Well I will not be in this Army much longer. I have