Dear Mollye:—
If you have taken notice to the heading, it states that I am “somewhere in Africa.” About what section or town it cannot be disclosed as yet. But I hope to tell you in the near future.
Mollye, please don’t let the name Africa scare you. I know in the movies and in books it sounds weird. This section here—the people are civilized. The population consists of Hebrews, Arabs, and Moslems—also quite a few French.
In a country like this, I’ll admit one does see some strange things. Such as, the plowing here is done by camels, the men wear dresses or gowns; and the women wear veils on their faces. The reason for that is the women here are not to be noticed. They are for household purposes only.
You can tell all the folks that I am getting along swell. Also enjoying the best of health and hope to hold out until this war is over and won. If any of my friends want my address please let them have it. I love to hear from them all. At this time I want to send my regards to all of my friends and members of the “Y”. Until next time, I say
So-long,
(Censored) Marty Balick
P.S. I would give anything for a bottle of Coca-Cola and cheese squares. We soldiers miss those little luxuries.