February 16, 1954 LST 1079 My Darling, It's me again - guess I might as well get a letter started. I'll write every day then when the letter starts getting a little fat I'll put it in an envelope. This way you won't get some long ones. Really theres not much to write about but guess I can tell you I love you every day - you already know that - so there not much point in even saying that. Sure wish I was with you now so I could show you how I feel. Ain't been cut off but three days and its beginning to worry me already - reckon it will rot off. No kidding Wanda that is the only reason I'm glad I'm going now rather than later. Cause I loveyou so much and want you still worse - that I just wouldn't be able to stay away from you. If I weren't leaving that poor baby would'nt stand a chance. I don't know what I'll do those two months after the baby comes. Guess we'll have to buy you a chastity belt - lock it and sent the key home to your mother. We're on our way to Onslow now - in fact they're getting ready to drop anchor now. We'll pick up 8 amp-tracks and probably leave for Vieques sometime tomorrow. Long came aboard this morning - Lorie didn't have the baby before he left - he still doesn't seem shook up. Boy if it were me I would be going crazy now.Wanda I'll shut up for now - think I'll take in the movie. I love you honey - Goodnite! 10:05am Hi Baby, Back again went to the movie was pretty good shootum-up bang. They just posted the word that the mail would go out in the morning at 600am and I don't plan to get up that early - so I'm getting this on the way. Honey there's about a million things I'd like to say to you and if I could just be with you for five minutes it would be worth everything I could say for the next five years. Damit I think I'll quit I don't like sleeping by my lonesome ain't got nobodyto kiss me goodnite either. This will be the last time you'll hear from me for a couple weeks. Wanda remember I love you move everyday and need you more and more as time goes. Take good care of you and the baby and we'll see you soon. Yours Forever, Dave Brad Tesh - transcribed 2005-01-02