Leon Gregg Pho.M.
17th Construction Battalion L”G”
G/O Fleet P.O.
26 May 1943
Dear Billie,
My mother wrote me a letter the other day and she told me that you forgot to take your parachute along when you fell out of that maple tree! I’m sorry I wasn’t under that tree to catch you. You’re a very lucky boy in spite of your broken arms. Two broken arms are so much more comfortable than a broken back! You’ve gone through the worst part now and getting better all the time; by the time you get this, you will probably be feeling much better, I hope so.
Tell your mommy that you’ll be very careful from now on and I think she might even let you climb a few smaller trees when you’re all well- just to show her you’ve learned how to hang on. Say hello to all of your family for me- I understand you have a little cousin now. Good Luck, Billie.
Your friend,
Leon Gregg