Oct. 10, 1942 Dear Mother, Dad + Grandma-
I haven't had hayfever for so long, I almost forget what it's like. However, I have had several slight colds. I have one now. You see I sleep right under a window and the cold air blowing over me gives me the sniffles. I get over them easily though -- with no serious consequences.
Right now I'm having trouble with my left ankle. I must have sprained it slightly or else I've pulled a ligament. Anyway it's swollen a bit and feels quite sore. I'm trying to stay off of it as much as I can -- maybe it will be all right tomarrow. If it's not, I'm going to have it taped. These high/shoes & leggings rub against it too, and help to irritate.
Thanks for the wooden hangers and for the canned goods. Both came in handy. Incidently, while I think of it the boys liked your sugar cookies immensely, Mother.
The candy from The Bairity hasn't arrived as yet, but I suppose it will today or tomorrow. What is Murray Remers address? I feel sorry for him. I hope it works out all right. Did Sid Appfelbaum ever return my law school briefs and abstracts? I told him he could have the other ones I had for his use and he promised to return them when he was finished.
I would suggest that you folks come down to see me around the end of Oct. or beginning of Nov. -- whenever it's convenient to you. And by all means come by train. Our tires aren't good enough for so long a jaunt.
I can't get off anytime except on weekends -- so if you want to see me, you'll have to be away from the store on Saturday, Dad. I can make reservations at the Guest House here - or you could stay in Fayettsville -- which ever you want.
I don't remember whether I told you or not -- but I had a letter from Cousin Emma. Yes, I could read it. If I could need her's, you don't need to wory about my reading yours, Dad.
I feel a lot better about the new place now. The officers and non-coms aren't nearly as fine as at the old place -- and the work is less interesting. But the fellows are even better. And we won't be here forever. I wouldnt be at all surprised, if we were to start Center school within 4 to 6 weeks.
I certainly drew duty this week. I was on K. P. one day, and on room orderly the next. Last night I walked guard for two hours -- ten to twelve. Monday night and all day Tuesday.
I'm on Howitzer Park Guard. If anyone comes on my post and doesn't halt when I order them to -- I shoot! We walk two hours and are off four, for the twenty four hours beginning Monday at five.
I see Bucknell and Temple tied, 7-7. The team must be pretty good this year again. I slept til nine this morning. It was a grand and glorious feeling to stay
in bed that long. Then I got up & went to the Service Club for breakfast. I ate with a Corporal from F-10 who had a cousin at Bucknell last year. He ^ the cousin was a Sigma Chi and is engaged to Ronnie Green who is President of Honor House this year.
After that I went to church -- I'm inclosing the program. Church was over at 11:00 and I came back to the barracks to write letters and wait for dinner.
My friend Jerry back in F-10 has been made battery photographer. His promised to take my picture as soon as his equipment arrives. I'll send it off to you when I get it.
We expect to go into winter uniform this week. Then I shall see how the wool effects me. Today it is a bit chilly -- but it has been hot. before this -- and I imagine it will be again. My guess is that we won't have any real use for overcoats, however, unless we go north.
Yours,John