June 18, 1919

Jun 19 1919

Boston, Mass

Miss Rose Kraynik,

1336 Mich. Ave;

Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

(c/o Art Rankin)

(On side of envelope:) D.D. Martin 4^th Dive U-S-S New Jersey, Charlestown Navy Yds; Boston, Mass.

U-S-S. New Jersey,

Boston, Mass;

June-18, 1919

Dearest Friend Rose,-

I am just going to write a few lines, this time to let you know that I am well and getting along fine. hope this letter finds you the same.

I havn’t heard from you for a few day’s and didn’t know if you were sick, or two buisy to write. or the letter may have ben lost as most of my mail. This is a good place to have a good time, but when one hasn’t very much money it is hard luck.

Sunday I and a few other fellows were out too Revere Beach. went in swiming. stayed for about two hours. one fellow got sun burnt, his back was all blisters the next morning. I go to a show once in a while here.

I hope the girls are still in Manitowoc. I would hate to have you stay there alone. it sure would be lonesome for you alone.

You don’t need to worry about me making another trip because I think this old ship will stay in here for about six months. Do not plan on me comming back soon. I can not tell just when I will get out bu think about the first of August.

I don’t suppose you hear from Ida very often? they must be busiy farming now. My brother is home from France now I still have one in the Army at Charleston South Carolina. I suppose most of the Boy’s are home now?

I sure am ancious to get back. not so much only am ancious to see you again. You said in your last letter, that you would like to know how far from each other we would be next year. just watch and see. if ever I get back with you again, there I will stay. I know you are staying in Manitowoc just to see me when I some. you bet I sure will be glad to see you.

I think this will be about all for now. will try and write again in a few day’s.

Will Close with Best of Love And Many kisses,

I remain as ever your best Friend,-

Dan (spelled out in little x’s)