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[[top margin]] Dad is much better 
All send love
Keep sweet [[/top margin]]

Hagerstown, Md. 
Aug. 19, 1950

My dearest Charlene,

I am sure this letter will be waiting for your when you arrive in Rome. I sent one to  Venice but you may leave before it gets there. Time slipped up on me. 

Your letter was simply delightful and was I glad to get it.

I'm glad you are OK. Keep happy and have a wonderful time. I'm sure after such fine meals and beverages time will not hang heavily on your hands.

I imagine while in Italy you'll see some little fellows just like the ones who wanted to guide us in Boston - Remember? 

People are not too different any where. I know your trip will mean so much to you. - Glad I could make a little contribution to your happiness. You have been a great source of happiness to and for me so why not a little trip. 

Be good and sweet - Greatest love

Always your daddy 

XXXXXXXXX

[[left margin]] Will call Mama Sunday and compare notes - Smile 
Everything is OK on this end [[/left margin]]