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September 21, 1943

21 Sept 43

Dear Folks:

Mother I am glad that you got the five dollars and again I hope you have a “Happy Birthday.”  I surely do wish I could be with you.

This morning I mailed Bobby and Anne both three dollars for their birthdays.

Honestly! I don’t need a thing for Christmas and besides I’ll tell you now that where I am going all I need is your prayers and the guidance of God.  If you want to send me anything just send me some more Masterpiece chewing tobacco.

Dad, by the sound of your letter you surely have been busy.  Now don’t overdo it.  I have found that the best policy is to take your time and things will eventually get done.  Next month I will send some more money and I will have all of it cleared up at the 2 d by the 5ht of November.  I learned the hard way and believe me I have really learned.

After awhile you might not hear from me quite so often.  Now don’t get worried if you don’t as I will write to you as often as I can.  I only wish I could tell you more.  Anyway me and my men are very very busy these days.

Oh! Yes I mailed quite a large size box to you the other day.  It was something I wanted to keep.  My men gave it to me and I think it is a very beautiful piece of work considering what they had to work with.

Hope you liked the pictures.  I have one more large one I will send you when I can get it.  

Now remember I don’t need anything for Christmas outside of what I told you.  Incidentally what do you want?  I probably will have to do the same as I did last year just send you the money.

I must close now as I have more work to do than a one armed paper hanger.

Am feeling ok and so are my men.  Hope this finds all of you in the best of health and may God Bless you.

All my love,

Your son, Leo

1st Lt. L.J McLoskey