May 25, 1944

Dear Folks:
            The flashlight has been tried and found tough. Couple days after I got it I dropped it out of the plane and it fell about 7 ft. on to the pavement. Didn’t seem to hurt it at all. Watt and I went bicycle riding over to the nursery for some more plants. Got some geraniums (?), cynthias (?), and pansies (that, I can spell). On the road saw some gypsies. They had their wagons all painted up. Also stopped in at a tea room for tea. The walls were covered with dark paneling and decorated with old muskets, brass ornaments and riding trophies, spears, sabers, cowbells, mounted fox heads, etc. The cookies came on May 24. Were a little dry but good. Thanks.
                                    Yours truly,
                                                John