September 16, 1941
Time 8 pm
Dear Folks:
Received your card from Jefferson City today and I was glad to hear from you.
Am I ever tired this evening. I didn’t know I had so many muscles that could get sore. In shooting our rifles at the targets here at the range we have four different positions: the sitting, the kneeling, the standing and the prone or lying down. The lying down really gets me because you have to get your arms & elbows in such a hectic position. But, I imagine at the end of the three weeks I will be able to get it. Also today we fired the pistol. It was a great deal of fun. Am glad I have done a little hunting and thus knew something about guns.
Living here at the range is just like camping out. It really is chilly when you first get up in the morning.
Yes, mother we are allowed to smoke but that is about all. My pipes surely do come in handy. I smoke a few cigars but not many.
So far I am glad I joined. Nobody realizes just how much you learn and just how good this life is for you. It really learns one to appreciate the simple things in life.
Out here we get up at 5:45 a.m. so we get to rest a little longer.
Last Sunday we had our church services on the lawn and it surely was beautiful. At the close of the services we always repeat the Lords Prayer.
I do hope all of you are well and that you folks have a nice trip.
Dad, I don’t believe we will get involved in European conflict just from what I am learning here. I simply think we are going to build up a strong armed force.
I will close for this time. Will drop you another line later on in the week.
Love to all,
Leo
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