Dearest Mom,

Guess I told you the books arrived OK and thanks a lot. Haven’t had too much time to study them so far, but we are getting weathered in lots now so I’ll be putting more time on them soon.

I sent Pop a carton of cigarettes, I suppose he has them by now. I would have sent them sooner, but they have cut us to two packs a day so I have to save up awhile before I can get a carton. Tell him I’ll send more as soon as I can collect them.

Also am sending Ben some more insignia and some cards and stuff about N. Mex. Let me know if he gets them. Most of the scenes I have flown over. We fly all over the whole state nearly as the bombardier cadets get some navigation along with their bombing course.

No news so I will close for now. Hope you are all fine. I am fit as a fiddle now that my cold is gone. I have found some wonderful nose drops and I’ll send you the name as soon as I can learn how to spell it.

Write to me and give my love to Dad and Ben.

Your son,

Roy

P.S. I think you should have rented the room to the people. Try to get a couple of pretty girls and I’ll get another leave soon and things would be perfect.

-R-

I’d like to have a “Prince Gardner” brand wallet if you can find one. No zipper on it as they always get hung. One with the places for lots of cards sorta like a book you know!