Oct. 6^th 1942

Dearest Hal – I got your letter Sun. 4^th and was very thrilled to hear after so long a time –

I’m very glad that you are safely back at headquarters – Thank you for the “memento of the east” – It was just a day behind my birthday – It is very very pretty and the girls here would like to take it away from me – Elizabeth and Billy sent me a pair of slippers and robe for my birthday – and E. made me cake – also I got a good many cards and some flowers from Will and Annie. Billy seems to like his work – he does not have much time to write – said he had written Bits but had no response – Bits is 100 mi away – Billy says he has not had time to even go to foot ball games nearby – says they have a team on the post and played Davidson and Wilmington – Bill says the mosquitoes are terrible, also the food.

I see that Duke was defeated by Wake Forest 20-7 Nancy M. – acts to be remembered to you – She is having a hard time – Bill M. has a new sign and is at Coup Lee for exam – for service.

I have not seen Page for a long time – gas and tires are so scarce. Sara and Mrs. M. come together often – Do write as often as you can – I am feeling but Dr. P. and Sara won’t let me leave here. Glad you get 40 letters.

Much love to you,

Mother –