Tuesday

August 24^th, 43

Sweetheart—

I received your card and letter as well as a card from Walker and a letter from Mom. They were all really welcome. I sure hope that I can see those pictures from the party. Go light on sending me food as I will have no place to store it. Of course some packs of gum or a few bars of candies are O.K. but not too large for a box.

How do you like the new stationery, the chief brought it last night + sold it to those that wanted it. Today we all got those nice breezee air cooled haircuts + boy do some of the boys look pip. He didn’t take anymore off of the top but put the chopper on the sides + back.

I talked to the chief + told him of my previous work and he told me he would make an effort to aid me as much as possible. He also said when I was interviewed at the main office, as all are in their first few weeks, [that] they would find a place for me.

Incidentally the meals up here are good in fact you get too [edited for content] much to eat.

I’m glad you were occupied over the week-end. The time is now starting to go a little faster now because we are on more of a routine.

I forgot to tell you we have a very nice chief. If the “company” will only put their nose to the grindstone I feel that we would receive an “E” rating.

Tell Mrs. Murphy I said hello again and tell her I miss her [edited for content].

I’m now signing off,

With all my love,

Johnny.

I liked your Kiss.