Wednesday – May 17^th

Dear Mom –

Just received your nice long letter a few minutes ago. Had one from Aunt Kate yesterday and an Alumni Bulletin from the University of Richmond – It had a lot about all the fellows I went to school with. Carlson Thomas is a co-pilot for a General on the west coast – He worked at the beach as Cabana boy once – Most of the fellows who got in early and got a break are really going places –

About the allotment – They are taking the money from my pay so you should fill out those forms and send them back as soon as possible no matter how difficult they may seem – Get Ben to help you if you need it – I have heard from the War Dept. about it – I inquired about it and the fellow at headquarters said they would write Washington about it. The bonds will be taken out for May.

Heard form Bobbie Gregory today – a nice long letter – She told be all bout “Ten Nights” – seems they’re going strong

I haven’t heard form Gene – From what you said I guess he’s in command of an LCT. I will write him at the new address

About my insurance – I fixed it so it could be paid out of the premium – but it might be better to pay it directly – If you can get that income tax business straight maybe you could pay it with that.

Hope you get all my letters I’ve written quite often since we arrived I really watch for the mail here Its out one connection with the States – and from here it looks good over there –

Hope Ginny gets O.K. – Today is the day she was to be operated on – I really do think she needed the operation – It may do her a world of good – I hope so-

I’ll write Aunt Kate – Aunt Hettie and the rest of the folks as soon as I get a chance –

Don’t forget that package of candy – It’s the one thing I really miss here – I have cigarettes etc but do send a box of candy – Sometimes that will keep pretty well – and lasts a long time –

Love to all – I’ll write again soon –

Your son –

Jack