July 1

Hi dear

Well I will drop you off a few lines hoping you get this letter. I am sorry I have not wrote sooner I hope you forgive me. Well I hope you are well and that Jean and Rene are all right. I just wrote Rene a letter I am going to write Jean soon as I’m through with this one. I have been studying I haven’t wrote very much. But I made it so I will have more time to write now so forgive me this time dear. Well what are you doing these days or you’re working. I have got your letters you have sent. And I got Rene’s letters. But I have not heard from Jean. He don’t write much does he. Well dear how are things in Venice or is it still there. Well I’m fine and getting along O.K. Well have you heard from Jean what does he have to said for himself. Has he been home lately? Well dear I will have to close for now, but will write you more now and no one this letter soon real soon. I sure hope everything is all right with you to take it long and keep your chin up. And God Bless you and keep you and your boys. I love you all and tell Jean hello for me if he is home.

Your loving friend always,

Howard Earl Smally