Wednesday, Jan 19, 1944

Well, I got the info that I wanted alright so I will send the papers back to you. Say, please send me the Penny's address so I can thank them for their Xmas present. As far as June Walker is concerned, I don't even know who she is, let along her address. I imagine I must have met her at xxxx but I don't know her from adam. I can't even remember of ever seeing her. If you can't keep track of your friends how am I supposed to? I like the pictures OK. They were swell - I got a bang out of the one of Unk and Auntie. That grin of his sure gets me. I have to laugh every time I look at it. I'll send some of the pictures back along with the papers. Say, what is wrong with Uncle Gif, all of a sudden you say he's getting better - what was wrong? So you're going to try and get a hotel sweet eh? Why don't you try the Drake in Chi. Say, will you have Unk look up some joints in Chi. where I could rent a car - I'll need a car badly and they would furnish the gasoline along with the car. Say, didn't I tell you I got everything you sent OK. That comb and file case was just what I wanted. My bracelet is being engraved now. I ought to get it in a few days. Well, now for the big news. I soloed yesterday - all that means is that I went up without the instructor. Another cadet was the copilot. It took 4:15 of dual before I soloed but he said I could of done it at 3:15. That last hour he had to give me single engine take offs and landings. Well, the other night I picked out and ordered my uniform. It came to $180, not including shoes, and I didn't get any Khaki shirts either. They give us $250 so I ought to have $50 left when I get through. Say, you can send me a khaki shirt if you want - the only restriction is that it has to be khaki. I'll need one to graduate in. Well, here's a little shock for you - last Sun. I went to church. We had our choice of church or PT so I went to church. Well, I have to get ready for the flight line so I'll close for now.

Love,
Rae


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