Sunday January 14th
Dear Mom –
Yesterday
we got a bunch of mail that’s been chasing us around and it was good to hear
from you and all the other folks. I had
letters from Edna, Marian Pittman, Bobbie, Ethel Srimes (girl from the SSB) Ann
(in S.C.), Alma Charlotte, Kay (in
Things here are about the same it’s been quite cold but we aren’t exposed to the elements – we’re lucky that way –
Did you get the pictures I sent you? I sent a bunch of them – Scenes of Paris and others – Please let me know – I have some more to send and will get them off soon –
I heard from Bee Bee and Aunt Kate a few days ago – They wrote notes with their X-mas cards – I’m going to try to write them soon –
I’m glad you liked the girl I picked out I too think she’s darling –
We had a nice church service today and I’m taking it easy this afternoon trying to answer all those letters I got yesterday – they mean a lot and I want to keep them coming –
I saw a notice in the Stars and Stripes that they are now offering commissions to men holding degrees in Psychology – I thought they’d get around to it after a while. I’ve asked for more information about it.
I thought I’d lost my little radio when we made a rather hurried move not long ago. It turned up in the X-ray equipment however. It needs a tube now – I’m going to try to get one from the Signal Corps –
Tell Sinnie
to write sometime. Incidentally did she
ever locate Jack Williams? Another favor
– a friend of mine has a friend in
Today is bright and sunny and it’s beautiful reflecting on the snow – Makes a fellow feel a bit homesick – but we’re all hoping it won’t be too long now –
We are
authorized to wear two battle compagne stars on our ETO rifles one for
Write soon – Lots of Love,
Jack