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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger asks Ardena how the weather is at home. He writes that it is a little chilly in the mornings where he is, and the trees have lost their leaves. However he expects that winter won't last much longer and hopefully neither will the war. He...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger wishes that he could hold Ardena in his arms tonight. He writes that unfortunately war has torn them apart and they must endure hardships without each other. He recalls how a year ago today "I held my right hand up and I said I do...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses how much he loves and misses Ardena. He writes about how he wishes to see her again and then never to part. He says "you are the only one that can give me the happiness I long for so much." Augsberger sends his love to Ardena and...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

"England" 8:15. Augsberger writes that he agrees with what Ardena said in her last letter, that they "should of run away + got married." He looks forward to starting their life together when he returns. He reports that "one of my buddies here is...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

"England" Time: 7:25 P.M. Augsberger writes there is little news to share, except that "it is very cold here and trying its best to snow." He reminisces about the cold nights they spent together when he was home. Augsberger writes "I do believe you +...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he loves her with all his heart. He hopes this letter finds her in good health. He lets her know that he is fine, and the weather is very cold where he is. He expresses how much he misses her and tells her "Nothing can or...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger thanks Ardena for sending him the Shortes address. He writes that "When I go to London I am going to try and if I can, see Marion + fam." He says that the weather here is very good and will be glad when summer comes. He tells Ardena that...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he misses her and is glad that he has a picture of her to comfort him. He says he received a letter from Ruby Hall, and was very surprised. He writes, "But that just goes to show you. You don't know what is going to...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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."...

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