Correspondence, 1094

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 10
Language:
English
Scope and content:

Burleigh is Captain now; Betty Jean Burleigh's address is Glendale Rd, Hampden.

"Got your long letter & the pic today; pic like that is what this Army needs to keep up morale; been 14 mos since I saw a pretty girl in shorts. Writes of 3 small photos he encloses: Arab girl in robes and head cover, male Arab beggar, & CB in front of his Armament shop [a tent]. Here's a little dope on the philosophy of a Soldier; eat, drink, and play now for tomorrow you will have moved on; has no past and no hopes for the future; was never born & will never die; always happy for has a full stomach; if you want a good time, date a soldier, but don't take him seriously; have met many girls, but only two I've bothered to write to; wish I was going to that dance w/you; haven't danced since I left England. Work here goes along, until I hate the sight of airplanes; wonder if I should have joined infantry; things are pretty smooth[?] w/the jump in rank; more paper signing, less physical work, so caught up on sleep and get into town once or twice a week. Ever thought of going to college when you finish High School? It's a great life, fun, 4 yrs of thrills. Over here after lights out, you lie in bed and daydream of things you miss [a list], until you pass into a sweet sleep w/pleasant dreams. Love, Charlie B."

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