Nov. 1^st 1942

 

Dearest Hal—Sara brought over a lot of old letters and papers for me to go over and discard what I did not want.  Among them were some letters you had written while at Davidson—I specially enjoyed a “mother’s day” letter you had written to me—In it you said that wherever you were your home people would always mean more to you than any one else—We get worried at each other at times but always underneath is a staunch love that nothing can obliterate—and so even if you are far way we are thinking of you and loving you.  I wrote you how much I appreciate the pretty bracelet you sent me—I told Sara she could wear it—I think Eliz. w[oul]d like one some time—Page seems to enjoy hers—Auntie was most pleased to hear from you—She has been sick.  Football headlines are that Davidson upsets VMI 24-6—Rich. upsets WLU 8-6—Tech trims VA 20-14[,] Geo[rgia] Tech 26 Duke 7—The account says this victory was the first for the Wildcats who had not scored a point until yesterdays game.  I often wonder what news you get from the outside and how—I listen to news broadcasts several times a day—usually listen while I eat breakfast—I read the war news—sounds like the paper hanger is heading in your direction.  Im going to send you some capsules to put your quinine in so it will be easier to take—Are you with other Amer. now or only natives?  Billy is through 2/3 of his course—about ¼ of the class have been needed out.  Billy likes his work so much.  Ill write you the other way this week.  This is too brief for me.  Hope you find the things you love. 

            Love to you.  Mother.