Dear Mom—

I wrote last night that I would be sending the money orders along soon—the mail clerk got them for me today.

I received your letter today enclosing the clipping of the letter you wrote to the Voice of the People—I thought it was very good—I know it must have be provoking when Gene came in not to be with him more—

Edna sent a package of candy which arrived today—nice of her I thought—she’s a swell girl—also heard from Marion Puttman—I’m going to write Helen tonight to thank her for the nice box she sent—

Things are slowing down somewhat now and we have a little more breathing time—the ward is very quiet now all the patients are resting well—

I hope Gene will get to stay at some naval base for a while before slipping to the Pacific—Thirty days is not much time at home after a year away—

The time is drawing near for this war to end I believe—hope and pray that I may get home— If I do I’ll go and tell that fellow what its like to sweat out a buzz bomb – or an air raid – or a few Germans bent on killing facing you – But there will always be some who won’t ever understand – but eleven million men in the armed forces do – and it will be a tough team to back when we all get back – tell him that – for me –

So long for now –

Love,

Jack