May 6, 1943

Dear Mom:

I am so exceptionally busy tonight that I can only say hello & good bye.

Yesterday I didn’t write because I went into Bastrop last night. It was pay day and I received $29.55. I am going to have to apportion a certain amount of my pay for each week so it will last the full month. I don’t want to be caught short like I was last month.

God Bless you Mom,

With all my love, Joe