Dear Mother and Dad,
Please forgive me darlings-I just haven’t had time to write lately. They are rushing us through now. I am up for my 40 hour check tomorrow-pray for me-I’ll certainly need it.
I want to make this more than ever now – lately they have so many fellows at Santa Ana that if you wash out it isn’t very likely you’ll get a chance of bombardier. Many of my friends have been busted down to private. That would really kill me.
Gosh! Mother, that was kind of you to send that beautiful assortment of candies and nuts. I can honestly say-I had two handfuls of nuts and four pieces of candy. It all evens out-when the other boys get packages I am always on hand.
I received the pictures of Dad and Jocie-they were admired by all. They always wonder after seeing my Mother, Dad’s, and Jocie’s pictures, where I came in. The boys are always kidding.
I have received letters from Ned, Ruby Mae, Thelma, I just can’t find time enough to answer them but, I hope to catch up with them soon.
Well, darlings, I hope I pass my 40 hour check-if I do-that’s the last check we have here.
Wish me luck—
Your loving son and brother,
Jim