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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]]