Friday

August 27, 43

 

Hi Ann-

            Well today we had a nice long talk about the Clap and Jeff and was it a honey.

            Last night we had the swimming test. 1st test swim 150 yards without stopping and from it I got the runs. There they had us swim 100 yards then tread water for 10 minutes and from this I had to go to the head (bathroom). Oh I vomited up my guts as well as the good plums, peaches, etc. from mom’s box. However I feel fine again by 9 o’clock. It was due to the exercise and also not being able to take it too well yet.

            This evening we must get the barrack spotless due to the important inspection tomorrow.

            We had fish for lunch today and I sort of missed lunch but traded my fish for a nice piece of apricot pie.

            I’m enclosing my first pay for you. We drew $5.00 but they immediately took back $3.00 for supplies and bluejack manuals.

            Well we just had mail call and I got six letters. 2 from V., 1 from mom, 1 from Jack, 1 from DeLuca, and one from the father of the boy who I gave the bond to.

            I’m very sorry that the dog is sick and hope she is well by the time you get this letter as I would sure miss her. Guess she misses the rough housing I give her.

            I hope you connect with a job thru Joe Block as I think he will see you one in safe hands.

            I’m sorry I could not send a longer note in the shoe but I only had a second to write that as we were in line when I wrote it. However I definitely love you as much as ever only a lot more baby.

            Keep your chin up – one of my weeks are past now. 6 to go.

 

                                                                                                Love You

                                                                                                          Johnny