[May 5 or May 12], 1945
Somewhere in California
Saturday night
Dear Mom,
Well I got mail quicker than I expected it. I got a letter from you items from Chil and one from Margaret to-day. At least the mail system is good around here.
Well I saw a good part of the United States this week anyway. And some of it they can keep too. You could look for miles and miles and see nothing.
Boy if they don't quit feeding me in this Army I am going to have to change all my clothes. I am wearing 36 pants now. They are feeding us plenty now.
My buddy and I went to the gym to day and played a basketball game. I had almost forgotten how to play but it felt good to play again. The fellows are wanting to turn out the lights so I will close for tonight. Tell Susie & Ham hello and don't worry.
Will try to write more tomorrow night.
Love
Bill
