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Guy Lee Tinder, Jr. correspondence
June 25, 1952
Wed [Wednesday] Morn [morning] 8:20
Dear Wife
I recon [sic] it is about time I scratched a few more lines to you. I have been a little lazier this
week I even hate to do a darn thing. As you can see I made it back from the boat trip up the Rhine. I
saw some interesting things also took a couple rolls of film, don’t know if they will turn out as it was
cloudy. Sure were a lot of drunks, fights and everybody trying to cut everyone’s grass. I didn’t drink but
about 2 beers all day just couldn’t stand the stuff for some reason or other. Got back to the Klapdhon
around 8:30. I have been going to the shows pretty regular saw a good one last night “The [page 2]
Light Touch”. We have started the 2nd half of our softball league got beat last night hope we do better in
the future. We got what I consider bad news the other day, we have to move out of the hotel. Going
down to the Karserne with the 2nd Armored Div [Division], I doubt if any of us like it only there is nothing
we can do about it. They are taking it over for dependents. So you want a map marking the places I
have been well I haven’t been much of any where as of yet but I will try to get one for you. Sorry to hear
Pete had to go over I know about how he feels. Yes you made me hungry talking about the meal that is
only one of the reasons why I would like to be there. I am missing you a lot would like to have been
[page 3] there when you only had on the bra and pants I may of took them off. It has been 5 months
since I have been a bad boy or kissed you believe me Angel another 13 months is a devil of a long time
to go. If I were as lonesome for you all of time as I sometimes get it would sure be more miserable. I
would like to be with you for just a little while to. I was a dumb bunny when I was with you on my leave
if I had it to do over again “poor you”. Of course you probally [sic] wouldn’t let me do anything as cold
natured as you are. Am I right? No I am quite wrong if I remember right just don’t change before I
come home. I hate to be married (I think) but I sure do love you and I couldn’t [page 4] stand the
thought of losing you while I was gone. Dam the Army. As for the pictures of you disregard what I said
in my last letter because I want them so send them over. I finally got a letter Frank will try to answer it
today or tomorrow. Won’t be to long till he is Papa. My band on my bracelet is about wore out I am
going to try to get one at the P.X. [Post Exchange] if not the next box you all send you may have to get
me one. I have been thinking pretty strong of having my Amp and Mike sent over could sure enjoy it
this next year though they could send my extra pickup then I could attach it to my old guitar (how do
you spell). Tonight I am going to the sack early as I want to play bingo tomorrow night I doubt if ever I
win [page 5] anything but it is fun. I suppose it is time to sign off as I am out of paper filler. Tell all hello
for me and take care of yourself fatty. I miss you to much I try not to love you but I cannot help it.
Your lonesome husband
Jr Tinder
P.S. I have dandruff pretty bad oh how I hate that stuff only I cain’t get rid of it.
P.S.S. The boy that wanted Elvera’s address has pretty good taste for picking women. Right?

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