Quarry Camp, Aluvay

September 7, 1944

Dearest Mom:

I was glad to hear that you dropped over to see Mrs. Ryan and Grace. It’s a real pleasure to know that they are taking the death of Mr. Ryan with the true spirit of Catholicity.

What’s this I hear about the Plymouth beginning to show its age by its continued failings? Is it as bad as Lillian says or are there just minor troubles? If it ever seems that the car is getting too expensive to keep up, sell it, but I hate to say that because I know that automobiles are going to be very scarce for a couple of years and very expensive. Maybe it would be better to hold onto the car. I’ll want something to run around in when I get home and God permitting I hope that is soon.

I’m enclosing one of the rosaries in this letter. Let me know when you get it.

God bless you, Mom,

Joe