Dear Mother and Dad:-
Recieved your letter today and was waiting for it some time. Also glad to hear that you have recieved my letters. Well I recieved a card from Hazel but hadn't had time to answer her letter also lost it and forgot her address. So when you write her tell her I recieved both letters and card but will write her as she returns home. Don't get worried when you don't hear from me once in a few days because we are not leaving here as yet, but we are kept good and busy every day and sometimes I a pretty tired almost too tried to write. But

will write every chance I get. But want to be able to write anymore untiol I recieve some stamps I had to borrow the one to send the letters. Did you recieve letters about underwear pills and money. Tell Dad to send it soon. Also to tell Bill O'Brien answer in regard to cigarettes soon. How is Dad and his new job getting along. I hope he will prove successful. The weather here has been extremely hot. And we go hiking every day and when we return we are all good and wet with preparation. The reason is we wear woolen shirt and woolen uniform. So send underwear have enough to take a bath every day and put on dry and wash out and have another for

next day. We have been hiking 10 and 12 miles every morning. We start every morning at 7:30 and came back at 10:30 or 11:00. But it sure is doing us all good. Glad to hear that Ollie is able to go back to work? How is Ray? Is he coming home soon? About that swimming suit, give it away. I don't want it, Clyde. When you recieve those pictures of the battery be sure and let one know so I will be abler to inform our commander of the fact. Because the photographer is supposed to post those picutres to all address who wish one. Dad can have it place in a plane. Also try to get me a couple of pairs of heavy woolen socks. They are good for hikes.

I have never heard from the Aunts but I should sortly. I am writing this letter in my pillow on my lap. Some job, so try and shape the best of it. Please write often as I will try to answer when ever the time permits. Remaining
You Loving Son,
Lewis


With loads of love