Jan 22, 1943

Dearest Mother,

Received your letter yesterday and I sure was glad as it is the only letter I’ve received so far this week. We don’t go to another camp for mechanical training but I sure wish we did. We had one exam since school started + I got the only 100 in class so you see how much I like mechanics. I have learned a lot of things that I can apply to my own car to make it run better if + when I get a chance. The weather here is certainly warm compared to R.I. weather + we have only had snow twice + then it was all the next day. It certainly is nice to know you made good on the Sabbath. I know I should. When I came home over the weekend I met some S.O.A people on the train + I had a nice letter from them which I answered. I don’t know any other S.O.A’s + I also don’t know who the fellow is in the clipping you sent. After all this camp is bigger than Woon. I think you are lucky to get a few things as we don’t get butter and eggs only occasionally. I sure hope Stan can stay out as long as possible as I know he wouldn’t like the Army. Is it possible to get extra coupons in advance. If I came home some weekend I wouldn’t have a chance to get any as the board is closed. I got the applicants copy of allotment + I guess it gone through as they took it out of this month’s pay which gives me $21 + which I get a week from Monday. I know all this because we sign the payroll about a week in advance, you ought to receive 1^st payment about the 1^st of March. It’s O.K. if you want to let Walter use the car in case of necessity but don’t deprive yourself of gas. Did you go + get a supplemental rationing for this new period. If you get a chance try + get some tires when you get my money.

P:S Got cookies O.K.

Your loving son

Glenn