Sept. 24 1942

Dearest Hal, Page was to have been in Richmond Monday 21^st. She and Sam were to visit Elizabeth while Mr. and Mrs. B. visited some of their folks. I hoped they would stop by to see me but haven’t so far_ Elizabeth had a birthday cake waiting for Sam and I sent him a book. Billy was sent to Camp Davis Sept 7^th to begin his OCD work He seems to like the work, Says it is very interesting. It is a coast guard outfit His address is Cand. W. L. Wilson O.C.D., A.A.S., Bat. 18 Camp Davis N.C. Sara came over Tues. She had not been here for over two weeks. The gas shortage keeps folks from moving around much. Elizabeth came up one Sunday on the bus last month Sam is still in Greensboro N.C. None of us hear from him. I wonder if you are still in the same place and if your prickly heat stays cured. I am feeling real well now and the Dr says he may put me out to meals I wish I could leave but Sara is determined I must stay this winter. I hope we hear from you soon. When lights go out at 9 I look at the moon and stars and wonder about you

Love always, Mother