Donald Tappan Sept 14, 1943
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Co.C. Bks1, Reception Center
Fort Benj. Harrison, Ind
Dear Folks,
When we got here yesterday all we did was check in, get our beds and eat. But today we have made up for this. We got up at five o’clock and have kept going steadily until about 3:30PM. We have been taking tests, listening to speeches, etc. all day. We even have got something to do after supper (I think it is a speech or something).
Tomorrow we are supposed to get our uniforms and start taking our shots.
In the barracks are most of the boys that came with me and also one boy from Elwood that was already here.
I suppose that Grandpa is very busy learning what his job is like while school is on. I hope he is getting along alright.
Although I don’t know how long I will be here it will be alright to write.
Love,
Donald