James Fortune ~Vietnam
19 Nov 69 (Wed)
5:30 P.M.
Dear Chris,
How do I begin to say that I am sorry? Really I am.
Well I am over here now. It is hot and dirty over here. I am a tank commander on a tank. I ride threw Jungle all day and get dirty as a pig and tired as a dog. We get two gallons of water a day if we are lucky. So we usually stay dirty just as I am now.
I got your letter today. I was awful surprised to get it. I know how you feel. But what can I do. I didn't plan things out the way that they happened. I wanted to get you as my girl. But I guess after the first time I came over and that guy was there it didit.
I want to thank you very much for writing while I was in Korea. I think other wise I would have lost my mind.
Well I am over here now. It is hot and dirty over here. I am a tank commander on a tank. I ride threw Jungle all day and get dirty as a pig and tired as a dog. We get two gallons of water a day if we are lucky. So we usually stay dirty just as I am now.
I am glad that you came over before I left. But I wish that it would have been at a different time. I will close now. But first I will have to ask you please don't tell anyone that I wrote you cause if my girl finds out she will only be mad. You can write if you want. But I don't know how things will work out if you do. It may be a good idea. if you don't. Don't waste your time thinking about me. You have your own life now to live. So have fun but be good.
Jim