August 18, 1918

Aug 19 1918

Miss Rose Kraynik

1336 Mich-Ave.,

Manitowoc, Wisc.

Aug-18-1918

Dearest Rose-

There isn’t much to write about. But as I have a little time, I always enjoy my self when I can write to you.

I was in Chicago yesterday. I tried to have a good time but it is to big a place. And I have not ben there very much. I was there twice befoure. I have an Aunt and cousin there but I did not go to see them this time.

I was in the Sailors and soldiers club. There was a man and woman there they invited me and two of my friends to their place. They took us home in the car. They were swell people. They have a big Victrola and a piano. We ate supper believe me I sure did eat. people are good to us sailors.

I was supposed to get back at twelve-o-clock. But did not get back until after two.

I am now in the Y-W-C-A Hostess House. They give us this paper. And a good place to write.

To-day is visitors day and there is a lot of visitors here now. They have a nice park back of this building a fine place for visitors and sailors. I only wish you could come down here but I know it is to to far for you. I would like to come up there but I don’t think I can get over twelve hours off. I surly come if I can. There was six of our company got thirty six hours but I was not lucky enough.

This week I do not have to work very much. They always mark our names on a slip if we are supposed to work. My name is not down this week. But I suppose I will have to drill so much more. about another week we will be the best drilled company in camp Dewey. I do not think we are going to sea at all. I think they are going to keep us here for drilling, and use us for Guards.

I wish they do keep me here. After I am here three months I get twelve day’s off. I can go home or any place I want too. you maybe shore I am comming to see you first. That won’t be quite two months. I am comming befoure that if I can.

I do wish you would be there in Manitowoc yet.

Don’t you ever think I am going to forget you. because I know a nice girl when I see one. I can never get my mind off you. I am always thinking of you. I thought once that you wasn’t going to write any more but I know better now. I know you like the uniform better than common clothes.

Well Rose this is about all I can think of now. Will close for this time. Write as often as you can.

Good-Bye with best love and best wishes.

Your only Friend,-

Daniel

Co.D. Camp Dewey,

Sec. Reg.

Great Lakes, Ill.

(on side of envelope, “D. D. Martin, Camp Dewey, Co. D. Great Lakes, Ill.”)