In this 3 pages letter, written in Belgium on January 17, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge, Hamby complained about the cold and the snow:
... "I am just fine, thank the good Lord. It is still awful cold and still snowing. I do wish this weather would clear up so I could hurry home to my honey, the one I love with all my heart and soul.
... Honey you wouldn't know me tonight if you could see me. I washed and shaved for the first time in a long time honey, I even combed my hair ...
Well honey, keep your pretty chin up and keep praying for me. I will be home one of these days to hold you in my arms and love you for ever." ...