February 12, 1944

Dear Evelyn,

If you never read or answer this letter, I well deserve it for not answering sooner. I do want to thank you for all your lovely cards and letters. I am in great hopes this letter finds you and your folks happy and well. It is nice to hear about the farm and Ashland, as I do like the country. You know Evelyn some day I hope to come back there and live. I miss everybody and the swell times I had.

The situation here is about the same. The Marine Base is very nice but I don’t like the duty here. San Diego is terrible so I hardly ever go to town. The sports I take place in are really my enjoyment. We have a very good basketball team, which I am playing on. I expect I will be going across again soon. I don’t exactly like the thoughts of it as I had plenty before. I won’t bore you with my experiences as mother probably told most of the news.

I sure wish I was back on the farm working with you folks. Tell your Mother and Dad I said hello and for them to take care of themselves. I hope to have more news in my next letter. Goodbye and lots of Luck.

Always,

Jack