OCC #56
Ft. Sill, Okla.
Jan. 26, 1943 Dear Mother + Dad --
Needless to say, I'm very much tickled with your surprise. I was more than a little disappointed when you didn't have it done for Christmas. I thought perhaps you werent going to do it at all. But I decided I was through coaxing. And you finally had the pictures taken! I certainly am proud. Winskaitis -- the new boy in the hut -- told me that you two look just like parents should look. I told him you were just like parents should be, too.
I think your picture Dad, makes you look younger. The fellows think I look like you more than Mother.
Your picture, Mother, makes your jaw a bit more square than it actually is. It certainly pictures the fine lady that you are. And it shows off your white hair to good advantage. Both are good likenesses.
Grandma's picture is good too -- but it lacks the "grand old lady" appearance she can put on when she gets all dressed up. She's a good looking old lady just the same though.
I'm certainly tickled that you had them made. I don't know of anything you could have done that would please ne more.
I shall take care of my transportation from this end then. I don't know where to find the railway transportation advisor here -- and wouldn't have time to look him up if I did. But I guess some arrangement can be worked out. I've written to the air lines to see what kind of service I can get from Okla. City + just how much it will cost. If I'm going to fly I'll have to make an early reservation.
Young got word just today (seems the baby was late) and its a girl. Both mother + babe are doing nicely. It weighed 9 lbs. It would be nice if I could give it something. Suppose you send me a baby cup or spoon and I'll have him send it on home. I don't know his wife's address.
He's very much relieved, of course, but a bit disappinted too. He wanted a boy. Just the same his plenty tickled about it. I was out on the range again today and fired another problem. It was cold again. This wind certainly plays hob with the weather.
When I come home I think I'll spend a day or so in Philly. Uniforms out here are hard to get -- and fits are particularly bad. If I could go to Phila., I could get what I need to fit me. Perhaps you + Dad could go with me -- or if I fly in, could you meet me there. We'll have to see how things work out.
Not much new. Charles again for the pictures and for the candy, too.
Your son, John