To: Mrs. J.R. Carson                                                                                                        PFC. R.G. Russell Evans

2716 W. Linden Ave.

Nashville, Tennessee

 

Dear Sis,

            Probably I can think up enough to fill this whole page, at least I always have. I don’t remember if I’ve written since I last heard from you or not but it doesn’t make any difference anyway. I’ve been in the hospital three days now and have several more I know. I’m here to get a complete physical examination and if the doctors have found anything wrong so far they haven’t told me. I feel fine but they make me stay in (or around) bed all the time, but it isn’t so bad laying on white sheets, a mattress, and a springs and pillow again!! Alas, the “lady nurses” are very nice to me and it’s quite nice to see and hear a lady (white) again! The food is nice too and they are trying to fatten me. I’ve even quit smoking without too much trouble or regret and intend to stay “quit” this time! I’d rather you didn’t tell mother I was here until I find out if there is anything serious the matter with me. There is so much out here in these jungles that is catching and you may have it and never know it. I’ll let you know how I progress. Really, I feel fine and am hoping nothing is wrong! Hope to hear from you soon.

 

Love and all,

 

Russell