Darlings,
So happy to receive your lovely letters. One year from today the United States declared war. It doesn’t seem that long does it. I have been in the Air Corps about six months now. I certainly have learned a great deal in six months.
I can’t see why you can’t get enough fuel oil. It must be terribly uncomfortable sitting in the kitchen all the time but, our barracks aren’t any too warm either. The weather hasn’t been very good lately. It rained yesterday and is blowing pretty hard today. All in all though-the weather is nice. I don’t imagine the regular California rains will come until January or February.
I am so sorry to hear Mrs. Haynes is sick. I remember she wasn’t feeling tip-top when I left. I certainly hope her condition improves. I think if Ned was transferred it wouldn’t do Mrs. Haynes any good. Ned just idolizes his mother, you know and, so does this kid. I’m very lucky to have such lovely parents and such a nice little sister.
Give Jocelyn this dollar bill for improving her marks. I want my sister to knock the spots off my high school grades. Of course, that wouldn’t be too hard. Keep up the good work Jocie.
Well, darlings, mess in 10 minutes. I just have time to finish this letter.
Your loving son,
Jim