June 24, 1919

Jun 26 1919

U.S.S. New Jersey

Boston, Mass.

(on side of envelope; “D.D. Martin 4^th div; U-S-S New Jersey, c/o Charlestown Navy yd; Boston, Mass.”)

Miss Rose Kraynik,

1336 Mich, Ave;

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

(c/o Art Rankin)

U-S-S New Jersey.

Boston Navy yds;

June-24-1919.

Dearest Friend Rose,-

I am going to answer your most kind an welcome letter, I just received it yesterday. was a long time sence I heard from you, And sure was glad to hear that you were still well. I would like to hear from you real often but if you are to buisy, and don’t get time to write day times, please do not sit up at night just to write too me. I have not ben getting very much mail lately, but the only ones that interest me any is you, and my mother.

There was a circus here too. But I did not go. As you know that I do not care for them. because I got a little spunky once and wouldn’t take you.

I suppose you have ben home, and had a good time? Hope so any way. I would like a visit myself, but there is no use. I haven’t ben home sence last November. Winter had just begun. just seven months. and maybe November again befour I get home. But think I will be out by August.

you asked me in you last letter if it rained here very much. no it does not. The only time I remember of it raining was two weeks ago. I was ashore. bought me a new suit. on the way back to the ship it started to rain. I got good and wet. The stripes on my jumper turned yellow. And could not wash them white again. that’s all I know about rain. Am most always in side when I work. so don’t see much weather, unless I go ashore.

I heard from Ida about a month ago. have written to her twice sence and no answer. the last letter I got from her she said she was holding the boy so don’t amagine he allows her to write many letters. I don’t care so long as I hear from you once in a while.

Well Rose you can not amagine how much better I feel when you told me that you were not going to Milwaukee. you may have a uncle there. But he cannot be with you all the time. you don’t know that place like I do. it sure is a bad place for a girl who is not acquainted.

To have my little girl go there I would not like it at all. But you can suit your self. Green Bay is much better place. But is not to good for you. Rose I don’t wan’t to get to bossy, if I do you will be telling me farewell, so I will let you do as you please.

I think this will be all for now,

will close, with the Best of Love.

And many kisses,

Answer when you can.

Hoping to remain your best Friend for ever.

Dan M (surrounded by little x’s)

(“U-S-S, New Jersey. Charlestown Navy yds. Boston-Mass.”)