David, I have been enjoying the letters you are posting. It's almost like having a ring-side seat watching the troops fighting and moving around from place to place. I sure wish his wife would answer his letters. He gives the feeling of being all alone, while fighting for what he belives in, while waiting to hear from his wife to send something from home for him to hold onto, so he would know this is not all in vein and that she is waiting on him to return. Thank you for sharing these letters. Juanita --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.486 / Virus Database: 284 - Release Date: 5/29/03