A.W. (Peter) Machen to John P. (Jack) Machen

August 26, 1969

Vietnam 

Dear Jack,

Where are you this summer, the Ranch?  I have no idea what the hell anyone has been doing or where they are.  The last letter I got was almost a month ago.  Oh well, maybe tomorrow.

Pretty soon you will know what it's like to be a tiger.  It's better than this dump.  Whenever you get there, let me know your address and I'll drop you a line once in a while.  I’d like to know how my brother is doing.  You better write back too!

Just lately I've decided to turn hippie -- a little late?  Can't blame me for trying.

How is Jenifer?  Are you to still going together.  Jack -- I'm just so fucking desperate for news. I'm going crazy.  After a while I get the feeling that nobody exists.  I'm just scratching off this letter.  Sorry it's so fucked up but I'm short on time.

Here is a little sketch on my present outlook on life.

Can't you dig it?

Love to all,

Pete

PS

Peace brother