Dear Mollye:
I have finally gotten a chance to write you. Believe me honey, I have been very busy and have not had much chance to write. I was going to write you last week but I held it up so that I could give you some news. I am now Mr. Tannen, Warrant Officer. Took the examination last week along with seven other fellows and I really feel proud of myself.
Wanted to make Warrant Officer pretty badly and now I have it. I guess if a fellow tries hard enough he can always get what he wants.
Had to take the day off, yesterday, on the Major’s orders to go and buy my clothing. I wear the same clothing as an officer. Don’t answer this letter because I will not get it. By the time you answer I will be on my way. I know where I am going but that is between me and the lamp-post.
Take good care of yourself and keep up your good work. God bless you and keep you. Give my best to all that I know when you see them, and inform the boys on the other side that they can feel safe now because a “red headed devil” is coming to help them.
Love,
(Mr.) Jerry Tannen