Letter Home

Dear Family,

I am alive still. I have survived many battles and bombings. I have a gunshot wound in my left shoulder. This wound came from stepping in front of a bullet for my friend. I was put in the hospital for 2 weeks until I was stable enough to get back out on the battle field. My wound has healed completely and now I have a nice scar to remember this event. Life out here is rough. I usually work in the trenches.The trenches are a lot safer than out on the battlefield, but they are also very dirty and disgusting. Disease carries fast through the trenches and there are so many mice. I live and sleep with mice. The food out here is usually pretty bland and dry. I take whatever I can get because I'm working hard out here and am alway hungry. I rarely get to shower and am always smelling like a pig. I have made some great friends out here. I am also engaged! Captain Sir John Adams and I have been getting to know each other better and better. We really love each other and when we both make it home we will start planning our wedding. I do hope you are happy for me. Living out here is rough and hard, but has taught me how to survive on my own and really appreciate what I have back home.

I love you guys and hope to be home soon

Until next time,

Katherine Smith