Friday, February 16, 1945
Scotland
Departure

Landed in Scotland! First letter from European soil. Impressions of the Scottish coast.

Original Scan
Page 1 of 4
Letter 18, page 1
Transcription

Airplane Stationery — Somewhere at Sea
Letter #10

Dear Sweetheart—

Well here's another day which is not much different from the last — maybe the water is, but how do you know?

For some inexplicable reason that reminds me of a particular thought which goes — that which ever was, is. The mind & the earth never lose that which it once had. I believe that, do you?

I remember everything about you — the way you look, the way you hold yourself, the way you walk, the way you talk & the way you make love. I could never lose that, for of all the impressions which have become deep rooted — & I have been very appreciative — everything about you is more vivid, more alive, & I take great pride that we have been so happy.

For some strange reason there is no music on the radio — makes me feel good. It's strange isn't it, how I am affected by music! So I can't play or sing. I get a big kick out of it. Rather think after we settle down a bit we shall become subscribers, of course depending upon where we reside though we may establish say two homes of course — in fact a very good idea — why couldn't we, in the beginning even, have an apartment in the city where we shall work & have a country home for the weekend, which in the beginning can be "self-sufficient" by leasing a portion of it to cover the taxes, or having someone to work it; * at the same time to the opera, concerts, theatre guild etc. Gee, there are just so many avenues (not streets) open for us, the problem will be one of selection & I know that our doing it together will result in happiness. I love you so very much & am so very eager to resume where we left off including that month.

Your devoted husband
Dolph

2nd Lt. A.J. Bennett 01058458
Inf. Co. A — 3rd Platoon
A.P.O. 15777 c/o P.M.
New York, N.Y.