A.W. (Peter) Machen to Arthur and Rose Machen

March 27, 1970

Wa Than

 

Dear Mom and Dad,

Well, I made it back OK and found the money order and checks.  I kept 100 for myself since I will get no pay this month and $30 for a bill.  I bought a World Atlas and it had sent home.  It should get to you soon.

R&R was great.  He had a fabulous time.  It went too fast.

Things are still about the same around here.  Last night we got one VC confirmed.  Action is light.  No casualties.  If a Marine has 9 mos in Nam by April 15th, he goes home.  Well, looks like I'll miss that pull out too (by 26 days).  I wanna go home so bad I can't smell it!  That's life I guess.

It was wonderful talking to all of you.  I'm still waiting for the flag.

What happened in Angie?  Well, I have to go to the rear to get this damn gun  fixed.

Love,

Pete