Camp Young

Desert Training Center, California

Co D.5329M

Sew.B.N.A.P.O.544

Los Angeles California

April 27, 1943

Dear Mother

            I received the money you sent and was glad to hear from you. I am well and hope you are the same. My pay hasn’t held up. You see, we have about 280 men in our company. Every pay day they all ask the mailman to make a money order out for them and it takes time. Next time when you send special delivery, put a ten cent and a six cent stamp. It cost 16¢ for air mail special. I got the money a day after Easter. How did you enjoy Easter? I went to Needles, to Church, and had a good time all day. I’m going to Los Angles next week, on a three day pass. I’ll send you some pictures then. That won’t bother with my furlough weekend passes we get now. Next furloughs, tell Gladys hello. I’ll send her some pictures of Los Angles sometime next week. I also get paid next week. My fare home will cost nearly seventy dollars. Try to save it for me. I’ll make it a payday. I’ll also send papers for you to fill out soon to get money every month. Fill it out and send it right back. I guess Paul will have to fill it out for you. It’s good and worn out here. I’ve been on guard duty for the last two days. We have one prisoner. I have a large rifle. If he gets away, I have to spend his time. I got orders to shoot if he starts to leave. I am glad my time is over guarding him. I didn’t want to shoot him. I was glad we got along fine. I’ll have stripes answer soon.

Your son                                 

Randolph                     

I get a lot of letters from Merchantville.

Did you see Elinore at the funeral?