November 16, 1944

                                                16 Nov.
                                                Frederick,Okla.
Dear Folks:
            Have been spending more money. Got a new field jacket to take place of the one I left home. This one is more like a coat and much better looking (I keep telling myself) and cost $10.20. Also bought some dress gloves $2.50 and got Chris a pair of work shoes $3.00. I’ll send them up and you can give them to him for Christmas. I heard after I bought them that the uppers don’t shed water very well because they are split leather so don’t suppose they’re much good.
            Just got a letter from Arlan saying he was getting a commission soon. Wonder if he could wear that Luxemburg hat that’s home. Sounds like he tugged on some ropes. Try sending some letters in ordinary mail & see how long they take. Your 13th Airmail got here 15th. Arlans 14th Airmail also got here 15th.
            Can you find an old alarm clock around there? Also send those gym sweat clothes. There should 2 pants & one shirt. Also send that note book of Marvel Lee’s — The one thing you left out of the trunk. Ha! I told Marvel Lee to watch out for a car for me.
                                    Yours truly,
                                                John
P.S. My battle Jacket does not conform to field regulations so must hang it up. But it was an object of admiration around here while it lasted. Ha! I think mine was first one around here but the PX is going to get some in (regulation -$22.50) pretty soon. And from the way they ask about mine every officer on the field will get one. I shoulda’ getta’ a commision.