July 18, 1944

Dearest Clara,

It is noon now; I got 2 letters from you, V-A.Mail. I will answer one now and save the long one for tonight, maybe by then I’ll get some more. I got one from Ruby too, her sister had a baby girl, it weighed 5 lbs 7 ¾ ounces. Must be awful small, she is younger than Ruby. I guess she had quite a bit of trouble having it, so Ruby said. I guess she is alright by this time. I bet you are sleepy, I sure was last night. I sure would enjoy seeing your pillow top now since you have it done, I bet it is awful pretty. I suppose Dolly is making nice things, like you are honey. You say its Grandma’s heart this is bothering her, instead of the flu. I hope she comes out of it real soon. I am waiting + hoping all the time anyway. I have been shoveling sand for the tent floors. I have to haul some more pretty soon. I have already eaten, so I’ll try and get a couple letters answered, don’t you think it a good idea. Well honey, I sure am glad that you are well, considering, you know what I mean don’t you. Write soon, I will to you.

With all my love to my dear wife Clara,

Johnny