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

July __?, 1969

Camp Pendleton, CA

Dear Mom and Dad,

I enjoyed talking with you all last night.  Things are going pretty well.  Tomorrow we move it to the mountains for trading and maybe I'll get to Tijuana this weekend.

The food is better but not much.  California is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

I want to thank my family for everything you did to make my leave or enjoyable.  You all mean so much to be.  I'm very lucky to have the family I do and very thankful too!

Love to all,

Pete