Sunday, April 6, 1975
Dear Dad,
We had a real hard trip and had to stay in Guam and Honolulu because the 1 engine broke down. Sorry I didn’t get a postcard in Hawaii but I sent all my Love in this letter. Now we’re in boise its snowing it just started tonight. Today it was 33 ice cold. When we got here we didn’t have any cloths so we froze. I so nice to be back to the U.S. but it would be nicer if you were here I hope the days go fast. Ya know what today we went Mcdonalds. It was pretty good. We also went downtown and looked for cloths, most of us got coats, but I didn’t get one. it seem like it changed here but I can’t wait to see VA. Oh ya Grampa said its to cold to fish. I love you and hope to see you soon Goodby with Love.
Love your son,
Mike
Hi dad,
How have you been? Fine I hope because I want to see you soon. I have been wondering when you are going to get home? Is it sometime in early June is supposed to be the original time, right? Have the house hold gotten out of Viet Nam.
I miss you very much!!! We are fine here in gramma and grandpa’s house. All the people are worried about you, except me. I know if you have to you can get yourself out with other people by yourself. I know you can take care of yourself. Make sure the mine bike gets out. How are doing with the radio problem? I hope you’re o.k. and you do get the problem solved. I’ve got to go to bed now.
Good-bye and Good Luck
I love you very-very much
Chris
James Welch (b.1924)
C.I.A., 1952-1976
In this letter, James’ sons write to him wishing for his safe return. Welch was still in Vietnam, trying to leave after the fall of Saigon in 1975. Letter dated April 6, 1975.
Courtesy of Kat Fitzpatrick, Daughter of James Welch