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396 September 12 - Wednesday 5:45 P.M. My Dearest Darling: Here's a tip for what it may be worth. Bev was up here a little while ago with a fellow from CASA named Ted something or other. He says that there is a Lt. Com. Goodman up in San Francisco who is in charge of all MG replacements west of here. Right now he has a pool of 100 officers up there who want to and are trying to get out. He suggested that you write him, and see if he couldn't help us out. You can probably find out more about this Goodman guy from men mostly recently arrived. Ted also said that the point system is to be lowered in November, and that if you get back here, you probably could [pg 2] get right out of the Navy. It sounds as if it might be worth a try if you can swing it. Oh sweety- I sure gave you a preliminary workout in my dreams last night, and woke up all excited. More snake trouble today a big fat black one that half scared me out of my wits. That's the third one in two days, and I'm a bit worried about them. Received the school books this morning, they've been sitting around the post office because I didn't get a notice. I think you did a good job on them. Wendy's Special arrived last night, poor Mummy - maybe I could sue the Gov't for casting aspersions - Wendy will write you a note soon. We put the bond in the bank this morning - Wendy has $225 worth, and we have an even $100. [pg 3] Walked to the P.O. last night and got your letter of the 7th and this morning the 4th. I had a hunch you were feeling tired - careful sweety - you've got to begin saving your energy for me! Got a copy of the EFM, but it doesn't say when it was sent. 9:30 Golly sweety, but I'm worried for fear that you won't be able to get out of this Military Government business. Nearly every day I hear complicating reports and its enough to drive one mad. I know I shouldn't let them get me down, but its hard not to - I wish the Navy would make its demobilization program clear, no ands, ifs or buts, and then stick to it, but then I guess that would be asking too [pg 4] much - The whole damn mess is so discouraging to me, and I know it is to you too. Ted said this afternoon that beside the 100 men up in SF, there are a couple of hundred at the Presidio, all just sitting and waiting. The men with enough points that were stationed here have gotten out already. I probably shouldn't even tell you about this, because tomorrow I'll probably hear a conflicting report from someone else. Oh well, let's call it a day darling, and tonight you can tuck me in, rub my head, and fix me something nice and warm and sleep provoking. I love you Tinker - with all my heart - Bobby
