6 February 42
Dear Folks:
Today we are having what is known as Field Day in the Marine Corps and I am surely glad. Field Day is when you clean the barracks, clean your locker box, wash and clean all your gear such as your pack and etc. Tomorrow we have an inspection by the General.
Never in my life have I had such a cold. You see we have been going night and day on maneuvers and I’m telling you it almost has me whipped.
Received the nice letter all of you wrote out to Grandfathers and I surely did enjoy it. My! How I wish I could have been with all of you.
Today, they are putting the final touches on my letter to send in for a commission. I hope and pray that I am successful. Curly Brooks and Bill Bardens surely did give me a splendid send off as well as the Major, the Captain and a 2nd Lieutenant. I believe that they will waive my age as they need officers bad. If I get it I surely will have earned it the hard way.
Also, I got a letter from Robert today. I am always glad to hear from all of you.
I bought another dollar and a half worth of defense stamps today. I am saving more than I ever have in my life. The Marines have taught me more than one good habit.
Tomorrow afternoon I have an examination both written and oral from one pm to 4:30 pm.
Also, today we had a physical examination. The dr. took one look at me and said, your don’t need to undress Mac, I examined you for your officers commission a couple of weeks ago and if they all are built & as healthy as you are those Japs won’t last long.
I see the Governor is giving all the families a sticker for the window. Have you gotten yours? I am mailing you the Leatherneck today. The picture on the front is one of two tanks commanders.
Don’t know when I’ll be able to get up to see the Beattys but I hope before long.
See by the paper Wilfrid MacDill arrived safely. I’ll bet Mac & Abbey are proud of him
Not a great deal of news but a line to say hello.
Oh: yes, thanks a great deal for the stamps.
Hope all of you are in the best of health.
Love to all,
Leo
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