16 August 1942
Louise Darling,
My last letters were mailed a little closer to you than this one will be but you will probably get this one first. This is the last time I'll get a chance to get any mail out for at least two weeks.
We are about to arrive at the place the papers are talking about. Have seen it in the press news so the East coast papers are probably carrying it. Don't know how long we will be in the middle but probably not too long a time. Am looking forward to seeing the rest of my old Midway squadron. They are all still intact down here so far.
My gear is scattered all over now. One trunk with civilian clothes will probably be sent back to Oklahoma. I asked the Quartermaster at Pearl to send it if transportation is available. My other trunk is an another ship somewhere but I have plenty of clothes with me. Wouldn't care if I never saw the other trunk. Has whites and greens, stuff that I will never need here.
We were far enough south yesterday to get a small touch of winter or spring air. Certainly did smell good. Will be spring further down fairly soon.
Be sure and tell me what everyone is doing when you write.
I love you very much,
John
John L. Smith
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