September 16, 1918

Sep 18 1918

Miss Rose Kraynik,

1336 Michigan Ave.,

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

“Passed by Censor”

Sept-16-1918

Dearest Rose.

I am now on board the Battle ship New Jersey. This sure is a fine boat, everything is clean and white. I like it here better than any of the training camps. I do not have to work. All I have to do is stand guard four hours. than off sixteen. I get all I want to eat. Everything is just fine.

When I got ready to leave hampton Roads I sure was discouraged I thought I wasn’t going to get a from you. But Sunday afternoon they gave us our mail because we were going to move. Believe me I sure was glad when I got that letter from you.

You asked me why I didn’t come up befour I left. Rose I would have ben to glad to come if I could. I am in the navy now and can not come when I like. I do not want you to worry I am comming back someday. The war is not going to last very long. I did not get those letters you wrote me at the Lakes because I moved. When I left Camp Dewey. I went to the 16^th Reg. And only stayed there one day we moved from there to Camp Luce. And was only there a week. That was not long enough to get any mail. But now I am board ship so may be I can get mail more regular. I don’t want you to worry About not getting any mail from me because I am not going to forget you. because you are the only girl I care to write too. And I will not forget your address. will always send it to the same place unless you move.

Well I havn’t got much time just now. As I have to wash some clothes. And get ready to go on guard in the morning.

Did you get that card I sent you from Hampton Roads? Wish you will have a good time while I am gone and hope you will answer soon. And write more than I did. But I will try and do better next time.

Will close now with best love.

Good Bye

From Dan.

5^th Div.

U.S.S. New Jersey,

c/o Post Master,

Fortress Monroe, Va.

(On side of envelope: “D.D. Martin. 5^th Div. c/o P.M. U.S.S New Jersey, Fortress Monroe, Va.”)