April 1, 1954 Vieques, P.R. Hi Baby, No, this ain't no April fool - just thought I'd get a letter on the way so you'll be sure and have one when you get home. Sure wish I could get there the same time you do. We'd just have to have a big celebration - in the bedroom. No kidding Wanda I've got to have you - I am really hard up as I've ever been and it hasn't even been two months since I've been with you - seems like it's been at least two years. It just goes to prove you're part of me and I'm no good or no complete unless I have you. We got paid today - I got 45, paid the pistol off and Willie paid me the last 15 he owed me. That left us with 55. I'm sending 40 to you. I have a few things I gotta get. They changed the word on our next pay day - we won't be paid until we get back. Wanda I know this is just a note, but I wanted it to make the afternoon mail. I'll write again tonite. Just remember I love you more than ever and need you too! Yours Forever, Dave Brad Tesh - transcribed 2005-01-13