10-25-1944

Dear All;
Please excuse the poor writing as this thing is rocking like a boat. It is, so far, a nice trip and I imagine it will be all the way back. Boy, it was certainly wonderful seeing all of you for those few minutes in Ogden. I have never been so glad to see anyone in my life. It was surely swell.
I read Don’s letter and I think they are the most sincere and “best said” letters I have ever read. He is certainly a wonderful guy and he is in a good spot. Of course he is in the Islands but soon he will be aboard a Navy ship. From the way he wrote in his letters he likes it quite well—as well as can be expected and he mentioned the chow being good—that is important.
Thanks ever so much for the candy & cake. I really am glad you were so thoughtful—it is really O.K.
Well, we are just pulling into Omha so I will mail these letters. The Ensign wants to meet Shirlee so I gave him our address—he said the next time he’s in Salt Lake he would call her up.
Well, as I said, it was certainly swell seeing you in Ogden—and tell Mrs. Furse & Uncle Sid and Aunt Tess & the gals thanks for coming to the station.
You all looked swell and I am glad you feel good. I wish you could all make this trip with me but as soon as the war is over we will all make it together that way we can enjoy it.
Well, I guess we are about in the station. Best of love to you all & I’ll see you again soon thanks again for the candy & cake.
Best of Love to you all, Bill
(I am writing on my knee, on my bunk, on a train, on a track so you can allow for the bad writing)