March 30, 1954 Camp Vieques, P.R. My Dearest Wanda, Received your two letters written thru the 24th-27th - was really glad to hear from you. I was really hurting for some word from you. That's all I live for is mail call and when I can be with you again. To make things worse the mail landed at 10:30 this morning and we couldn't get anyone to pick it up until tonite. Big news today, Watson had a baby girl, born at 8:00am this morning - he received the news at 2pm this afternoon. It was a girl - 6lbs 12-3/4oz. Named Sherry Lynn and born exactly 11 days early. What's so funny, this morning he said he was expecting the news today. I've always heard the second one usually comes early. Honey I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Grandma's! No I don't know the girl Archie is marrying - I just wonder how he got away from rabbit hunting lone enough to meet a girl, maybe he met her in the woods - nice place, huh! Don't worry about me working to hard - that is something that will never happen to me. You durn right we'll take a shower together, but don't be surprised if I pin you against the wall. Honey my offspring had better not spring before I get back - I want the honor of punching him out. Wanda I can't help but be blue because you're all I have and all I want - I need you darling - now more than ever. I'm glad to know that your dad is ok - he is a good man. I really like him. Honey this water is the same as the med. I cut the hell out of my feet on that coral Sunday - but was having so much fun I didn't even notice it. I'm still planning on going Sunday. Wanda I'd better close for now. I'll answer your other letter tomorrow. Just remember Darling, I always love you and I need you Wanda. Yours Forever, Dave Brad Tesh - transcribed 2005-01-13