May 3, 1944
Dear Folks:
Guess what? The package you mailed me in January caught up with me yesterday. It was also wet and torn up a little like Leota’s cigars, but I surely was glad to receive it. The shaving lotion was greatly appreciated and it is my brand. I haven’t had any of it for almost sixteen (16) months. The chewing tobacco, cigars and candy were also welcome. The candy didn’t last long as my men and I made fast work of it.
Dad, I received the letter with the clippings announcing that you had been reelected chairman. I guess you know that your captain is also mighty proud of you.
Mother, I will try and dash off a few lines to Grandfather Shawler. What makes you think I am his favorite? Could I ever go for those good meals we always had at his place. Right now I would give a dollar for a quart of that fresh milk they always had.
Your letter of Sunday, April 23, I received yesterday. That was exceptionally good time.
Got a letter from Hazel yesterday. She tells me Pearl is living with her and working at Marshall Fields, that she likes it very well.
The fly’s were bothering me so much I just got my spray gun and gave my tent a thorough spraying. The fly’s and insects will probably leave me alone for about ten minutes now.
Leota tells me that George Shaw is really fixing up the store on 6th Street. Mother, you won’t have far to go to market now will you?
My eye is greatly improved and my cold is entirely gone so don’t worry about me. Hope this finds all of you feeling o.k. Thanks again for the birthday package. Mother, you ask me if I had gotten Roberts, I did.
All my love,
Your son, Leo
Captain L.J. McLoskey
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