Was in envelope postmarked March 3.
April 2, 1944
Sunday
Dear Folks,
It is a very nice day today in South Carolina and I considering how it is at home. I hope the weather has cleared up some by now.
I went to church this morning and no doubt you did the same. We had a larger crowd than usual but I think it was because of the nearness of Easter. I spent the evening last night at the library and the service club so I think that I’ll just take it easy this afternoon. Reading, writing, sleeping, etc. I got a book from the library so I’ll have plenty to do. I am now acquainted with the library and so I don’t have to worry any more about something to read.
I got your box yesterday evening and it was swiftly consumed. It sure helps a lot to get a package from home. The excitement of getting and the thrill of opening is almost as good as the actual contents.
The first of my mail from Ft. Benning also came yesterday. I think that I have received just about all the mail that has been sent to me now.
I am beginning to get just a little more into the swing of things around here and am feeling a little better about my lot than I did. I might as well make the best and get as much from it as possible. Even if I never get to enjoy it, I will be a lot less miserable if I don’t hate it. Since this has fallen my lot, I am glad that the SATP basic was an infantry basic.
I wonder how football practice is coming by now. I hope the sore ankle is coming O.K. Once in a great while during our physical training classes we play football and I at least have learned the difference between the line and the backfield but that is about all I know. I often wish I knew a little more about the game.
By the way, how did the state tournament come out. I missed that entirely during my move.
About my K.B.F. (Kiwanis) medal – It was supposed to be sent in about middle of April. If you should happen to be in Marion in the next 2 or 3 weeks you could drop it off or you can send it in. I’ll send you the letter so you can get the address, etc.
6PM:
I have a couple more things I want to tell you before I close this letter. One is that I found a scale in one of the PX’s and at last I know approximately what I weigh. In my shirt sleeves but with my heavy shoes on I weighed 158 lbs. That means about 18 lbs gained since I have been in the army.
I am going to start the letter to Dady’s room and I’ll let you know later how I come out.
8:30PM:
I got the letter finished and am sending it at the same time as this letter. I sn’t very fancy but maybe it will serve. One thing I want you to remember is that it is for your room and not public exhibition. I think you can see what I mean.
If you would rather I’ll write the letter to the marion company.
Love, Donald