28 February, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger inquires as to how things are at home. He tells Ardena that everything here is ok. He writes "Gee Honey there isn't much to write about. What I would like to say I can't. Because of military laws so anyway it will keep till I get home." He says he saw the English channel and part of the ocean today, "and it was plenty rough." He looks forward to returning and marrying Ardena. Augsberger sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.34

01 March, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger sends a few lines to Ardena in which he professes his love for her and lets her know that he misses her dearly. He hopes that this letter finds her and her family in the best of health. He writes that he has a pretty bad cold, but "like everything else I'll have to get over it." Augsberger says that he hopes to hear from her soon, and sends his love.

GLC09569.35

13 March, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

In the letter, Augsberger speaks about the first time he met Ardena. He says, "I wanted to kiss you the first time I saw you...the first time I saw you I fell in love with you." He also requests something of her. He writes, "Darling would you become a Catholic for me? That would make me so very happy. To know you did for me." He says he will wait for an answer from her. Augsberger sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.36

20 March, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena, and tells her how much he misses her. He says that he will not be writing as often because "I am doing a job now that keeps me on the road a lot...I will write you though as much as I possibly can." He reminds her that he will always love her, and they will be happy together when he returns. Augsberger sends his love and signs the letter.

GLC09569.37

22 March, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes that he has been on the road a lot lately, which is keeping him from writing Ardena as much as he wants to. He refers to a song that Ardena sent to him, which she sings for Richard all the time. Augsberger says he loves the song and Ardena much more. He awaits more mail from her, and closes the letter.

GLC09569.38

25 March, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes that he is worried because he has not heard from Ardena since a little over a week ago. He asks her to write as often as she can. He inquires if she has had any pictures taken lately, and writes, "as the British say 'get cracking' and send me some." Augsberger tells Ardena that he sent her some pictures and hopes she receives them soon. He sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.39

27 March, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes "I pray to God that we will be together again soon." He reminisces about the last time he saw Ardena, at the gates of Ft. Thomas. He writes that he awaits the day when he returns and is with Ardena again. He sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.40

22 April, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is fine, but tired. He writes that he worked plenty hard today, but wishes that he had been working on their house instead of in the army. He refers to her letter in which she said someone had told her that Richard does not love her, he just "wanted someone to go with when I get back home." He calls this a complete lie, and tells Ardena that he loves her very much. He says that as along as she believes him, that is all that matters. He sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.41

01 May, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he loves and misses her much. He inquires after her health and asks how things are at home. He writes that everything is still the same here. He wonders if she has received his picture yet, and asks if she had her picture taken yet. Augsberger signs off with his love.

GLC09569.42

05 May, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger hopes this letter finds Ardena in good health. He tells her that he is fine, just lonesome for her. He recalls that he played the records tonight and "my Darling I could imagine you standing in front of me. Your voice is so alone. You said. And I'll be waiting." He expresses his hope that soon they will be together again. Augsberger sends his love to Ardena and closes the letter.

GLC09569.43

07 May, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he will try and get more pillow covers for her. He also says that "if I can get the ring you want I will but like all things, this is the army as I am part of. There is a lot of red tape." He expresses his happiness that Ardena is trying to acquire things for their house together. He sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.44

10 May, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he longs for the day when they can be together again. He writes "I sure will be glad when this damn war is over. And you will be back in my arms to stay." Unfortunately, he says that he expects it will be a little longer yet till this happens. However he promises that he will be back some day. Augsberger asks Ardena to give his regards to everyone at home and sends his love. He asks her to write soon and send him pictures.

GLC09569.45

11 May, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he received a letter from his mom, who let him know that Ardena was going up to the house today. He writes that he is glad that Ardena and his mom are getting along well, and says it means a lot to him. He tells Ardena that he is still waiting for the picture she sent, and hopes it arrives soon. He reports that it has been 16 months since the last time they saw each other. He sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.46

09 July, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena, and writes that he misses her very much. He asks for her forgiveness for such a short letter because there is nothing to report. He requests that she send him a picture of herself. He sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.47

11 July, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger says he will glad when the war is over and he can return to Ardena, which is the only thing he wants. He asks her to pray and says that God will answer their prayers. He inquires as to how everything is in Middletown, and how the weather has been. He writes that he wishes it was warmer here, and says he has not seen real summer since he left the States. Augsberger sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.48

13 July, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses the joy he felt when receiving Ardena's most recent letter. He writes that he is glad that she and everyone else are well. He tells Ardena "Honey I can't say the things I would like to say to you. Because all letters get censored." He says he will make it up to her when he returns. Augsberger sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.49

09 August, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger reports that he received more letters from Ardena and tells her how happy this makes him. He also says he is glad to hear that Ardena and his mom are getting along well. He writes that "There is just one more thing I want you to do for me. But we'll talk about it when I get back." Augsberger hopes Ardena understands why he cannot write like he used to. He tells her that when he returns they can start their life anew. He sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.50

19 August, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena that each passing day makes his heart ache more for her, especially knowing that she is so far away. He says that he will try and make it up to her when he returns, and give her the things "I couldn't give you when I was home. You know a home and children + the kind of life you deserve." He asks her to write soon since her letters are his only hope. Augsberger sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.51

08 November, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes that he has not received a letter from Ardena's mother about him getting mad at Ardena. He says that he would not get mad at Ardena anyway because he loves her. He refers to one of Ardena's letters in which she writes about putting the baby to bed. He writes "I hope you mean Mary's baby. Or do you? If we have one I want you to tell me about it." He says that he does not want her to keep secrets from him because "you are part of me and I should know." Augsberger asks Ardena to send him a fountain pen because he lost his and "guys are funny about loaning them." He responds to…

GLC09569.52

25 December, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena to wish her a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. He reminisces about New Years of '42 at the midnight show with Ardena. He wishes he could be home this year with her, but hopes that by this time next year they will be together for good. He reports that he saw Paris for the first time yesterday, and will tell her all about it when he returns. Augsberger sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.53

January 3, 1945

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Letter is addressed to Mrs. Ardena Mae Augsberger. Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena and asks after her health. He wishes that he was with her tonight and he says he misses her "soft touch...sweet voice, and tender lips pressing against mine." He writes that their day will come, and sends his love.

GLC09569.54

20 February, 1945

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Header Record

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts [Decimalized .01-.02]

Letter to Ardena Mae Fouts and newspaper clipping of Gene Autry enclosed in envelope.

GLC09569.55

20 February, 1945

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to tell Ardena that he loves her very much. He hopes this letter finds her in the best of health. He says "As for me I am fine. I am out of bed and walking around again. So there isn't nothing to worry about." He asks how the home town is and hopes she doesn't mind this short letter since he will write again soon. He sends his love and closes the letter.

GLC09569.55.01

1943-1945

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Photograph of Gene Autry in uniform]

Included in the envelope is a newspaper clipping of Gene Autry smiling in uniform. The caption reads: "Doesn't Gene look wonderful as Flight Officer Autry of Air Transport Command, Dallas, Tex.?"

GLC09569.55.02

13 March, 1945

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Time 9:15 P.M. Augsberger sends his love to Ardena and hopes this letter finds her in the best of health. He reports that he is fine but would be a lot better if he could receive a letter from you. He wishes that "the mail service would get better as your letters means so very much to me." He asks if she has received the picture of him yet. He says that he sent it to her quite some time ago when he was in Belgium so she should get it soon. He sends his love and closes the letter.

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