Feb 14. My Dearest Boof- There are rumors in the air about an imminent release of the HOSTAGES AND WE CROSS OUR FINGERS AND PRAY They may have some foundation. I have, nevertheless, mailed you some Valentines to the compound because by now, we know that what the Iranians say and what the Iranians do are two quite different things. It has certainly been, to date, a long, drawn out business. Now that you are out - which you will be if you read this letter — you will be simply overcome by how the entre country has followed this with such avidity. There is no way in a letter like this to describe The whole experience. I can't wait to talk to you by phone and trust that Sheldon will permit this as soon as possible. We have all held up well and this is due to you and your letters. So full of humor and optimum — and our utter belief that you have somehow understood to some degree what has been happening - even though we know that the compound has been kept entirely in the dark about all current events- This is just a note and more will be added to your homecoming envelope when the true is right — Fortunately I am close enough to the center of things to think that I will be among the first to know and will be able to add the most glorious message of all! LOVE WEE. P.S. I went on "GOOD MORNING AMERICA" with DAVID HARTMAN at 7:30 AM this morning to continue supporting the President in all this. I believe he is handling it in the best possible way.