Saturday. afternoon -
Dear Mom,
Your long letter arrived and I enjoyed it so much. Not having heard from you in some time, it was quite interesting! Glad to hear that you finally got a good rain and hope the results will be forth-coming. Miriam said they had a regular flood. Seems funny to hear that you are sitting by a fire, tho’ it has been plenty cool here early in the AM. – Today is the hottest we’ve had in weeks – no breeze at all, just hot and sultry. Will be glad to see the sun go down again! Got the graphic to-day too and enjoyed that.
About 20 of the boys went on the 24 hr hike from noon yesterday until noon to-day and they were really “pooped” out and nearly all had blistered feet. For some unknown reason, I was fortunate enough to miss it. Don’t know whether the rest of us will have to go or not, but surely hope not!! Its really tough and also very unnecessary, so we all think, even the Col. but it is a division order, so some, if not all, had to go.
We were on the Rifle Range Thurs. and did 3 days shooting in 1 day. I didn’t do nearly so well as in Rucker, but didn’t care anyway! I know I can shoot well, so that’s all that matters anyway.
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that’s all I know to write about, so will close now. Glad you enjoyed your trip
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Love
Russ