September 6, 1918

Sep 6 1918

Miss Rose Kraynik,

1336 Michigan Ave.,

Manitowoc, Wisconsin,

Sept-6 1918

Dearest Friend,

I am a long way from home. But I did not for git you and am not going to.

I will write a few lines but havn’t much time. we sure had a fine trip coming down here, it took us two day’s and two night’s. some times we went 60 miles per hour. It sure was great comming through the mountains. we passed through twenty one tunnels.

I do not believe I ever saw a prettier place than west Virginia. we passed through six states. I sure enjoyed my trip. And expect another one soon. I may go acrost to France but if I do I will come back. as soon as I get there will go on a fraight boat or transport. And I may not leave the coast. But do not expect to leave this camp for a week. And would like very much to get a letter from you befoure I leave here.

This sure is a fine Camp. I like it here much better than Great Lakes. we get all we want to eat And is a pretty place. we are on an Island eight miles out in the ocean. had a ride on a boat yesterday. well Rose I havn’t got any more paper. and havn’t much time so. can not write any more. I will write again soon.

Good-Bye

with best love.

From Dan M.

Co- 159. Unit B.,

Hampton Roads,

Navy Base.

Virginia