January 12, 1944
New Guinea
Dear Mom & Pop,
This is one time I really have no news of any kind. I am definitely blank but since I am sure you have been worrying about my correspondence, I will at least let you know I am still O.K.
I was rather amused about what you said about Jack Mullins. Personally, I think he is “leading his people on”. Where he is located is as safe as it is at home and I don’t get the connection about his bed being torn-up by Nips. His job is not any more dangerous than it was when he worked at home for the city. In other words, it is just a good “cock and bull” story. You might keep it all to yourself but that is the truth. They have had a few raids at night but that was a long time ago. His place has been out of action a very long time. Even where I am is getting to be rather quiet now. Sometimes it gets pretty interesting tho.
I got a Xmas card from Mrs. Ritter today so please tell her I appreciated it very much. It was nice of them to remember me.
Mom, I wish you would send me some Air Mail stamps. We can’t get them here. Just enclose them in letters and be sure to fix them so they won’t stick together. My Air Mail envelopes are getting short.
How do you like my stationery? It was given to me by some friends of Barbara’s. I like it very much. I now have enough stationery to last me two years.
Well, Mom, I guess this will have to suffice for the present. I have nothing that I can write now so I must stop. Please write as often as you can because your letters keep me going.
Tell Dad to take care of himself and not to work too hard.
All my love,
Son
P.S. Mom, how is my bank account doing now?