March 28, 1944

(Letter from Vic to younger brother Paul, from Bougaineville in the Solomon Islands to Berkeley, CA. Photo was taken from Japanese soldier as described below. The other photo is of the Japanese Dog Tag and the censor note accompanying it.)

Dear Paul,

You haven't written recently so I thought I'd send you a brief letter in hopes of prompting you to write often and regularly in the future.

Enclosed please note four unusually poor Japanese photos, a form sheet with printed characters, and an enemy dog tag. They were amongst personal belongings of deceased Tojo stooges.

I had quite a pack of their snapshots, but they became wet and were spoiled. Some stuff wouldn't pass our crack G-2 inspectors so I no longer have same.

Please don't expect much in the line of equipment. The accompanying odors where one is apt to search for souvenirs is rather nauseating and not too safe in a physical sense. Besides, the Gov't is collecting so much material for exhibits articles will soon lose their novelty, if ever they had such. This letter shouldn't be delayed as the enclosed items have already passed the only inspection that can judge its' actual military value. Let me know how long it's enroute, Paul.

The weather has been rather nice here of late, and I'm in good health. Please write soon.

Your brother,
Vic