15th Dec 1943
Darling:
Answers first. The mail is coming through nicely. No, I can't describe any of the public buildings I saw in the city, except to say in a general way the architecture in thoroughly Indian and Moorish, and there are naturally replicas of the Taj Mahal. I can't tell my work yet. I did not know when I was home that I was going overseas, but it seemed a good bet. We didn't know our destination until the ship was well out, though we had suspicions. I can't tell about any shots I may have had, but have not been ill a day since I left the States except for minor upsets from changes in water. I didn't get to see any bridges in any city. Yes, someday, I should like to go to San Francisco. I think I might like it better than Southern Cal, so let's plan on it!
In addition to the port of searchlights I saw no beautiful ones but [redacted] certainly is the world's most beautiful no matter what people say about [redacted]. When I get home I promise you'll be impressed to hear the true details about a paradise as yet unspoiled by tourists.
Since you didn't ask, I'll tell you that I have seen very few beautiful women in India, but actually a few of the Anglo-Indians are gorgeous (aha!) Alas, so far none of them has offered me so much as a Coca-Cola. No wine from lieutenants for me yet! Ahem - how do you recognize our corps engineers at a glance? (I just wondered -- very idly.) Pleading not to take too many jobs.
Tell Robbie not to grow up entirely before I come home.
All my love,
S.
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