November 10, 1941

Jim regularly sent money home to his mom. Little Don is his nephew.

November 10, 1941

Dear Mom:

This won't be much of a letter as I haven't time to write much & I always think a money order speaks for itself.

Give Lucille the stamp & postmark. I was going to let my money "ride" on the books, but too many guys do & you know me. I think everyone on the ship knows me and I'm friends with everyone.

Put this to good use. Either for the trip to Memphis, or buy little Don's tonsils from him. I think if I paid to have Don's tonsils out that it would about square accounts with us, don't you?

Nothing sarcastic, you know, but I thought the poor kid had had them out long ago.

If you do send the money to him I'll send you another money order the first of June.

Lots of love,

Jimmy.

P.S.: Write & tell me if this doesn't get there. Ha Ha.