we asked actor hal linden to read it for us. >> just a quick line from somewhere south of tucson, pronouncedwere so damn hot in these uniforms they couldn't fight. there goes the bugle. farewell. wednesday, july 15th, 1953. dear nancy pants. i supposed some people would find it unusual that you and i can so easily span 3,000 miles, but in truth it comes very naturally. man can't live without a heart. and you are my heart. i love you. >> nancy davis and ronald reagan were married on march 4th, 1952. the quiet ceremony was the beginning of a long, loving life together. truth is the early years were difficult. reagan frequently traveled, movie roles and tv programs took him on the road. he wrote his new bride from lonely hotel rooms across the country. >> sunday, march 20th, 1955. my darling, it's time to move on to the next town now and every move is a step toward home and you. i love you very much. and i don't even mind that life made me wait so long to find you. the waiting only made the finding sweeter. when you get this, we will be almost halfway through the lonely stretch. i love you -- r