Darling Ruby,

i hope you are all well. Just a line to let you see i have not forgotten you. I saw now having furlough, and i must say i am having a ripping time, don’t think i mean with girls or drink. i am true to you hoping you are the same to me. i had photo taken yesterday. i do hope it is a good one. i will send you one as soon as finished. Now be a good girl heap’s of love from a boy far away and one that always pray for you xxxxxxxxxx letters follows your lovingly sweet heart Alick