Miss Betty Parke 13901 Shaker Blvd. Cleveland Ohio [return address reads:] 2nd Lieut. C.W. Parke APO 12945-AJ-7 c/o Postmaster, NYC, NY 20 April 1944 [letter begins:] Dear Betts: I sent you sixty dollars today to buy those presents with. It'll take about two weeks to get to you, but you at least know that it's on it's way. Here's the deal. - please get Eileen a birthday and aniversary present. Mother's and Father's day are coming up soon so get them something from the both of us. You might also send Mr - Mrs Gerny a card from me. Now I realize that $60 won't be enough so as soon as you buy these things let me know how much they were and I'll send the rest. Money is hard to send. That's why I didn't send more. I've got plenty so be sure to send nice presents. I'm sorry that I have to bother you this way Betts, but you're the only one I could get to do it for me. Thanks a lot. I'll make it up to you someday. Things are running smoothly. Per usual we're awaiting shipment but it shouldn't be too long before we're permanently settled. Love to all Walder