Jim in India
Gladys at 9007 S. Elizabeth, Chicago
Dear Gladys,
Just returned from a twenty-one day furlough in Calcutta. Had a wonderful time. Like all leaves, hated to come back.
Was able to buy cokes, ice cream, steaks, fried chicken, seafood, everything a guy would want. My buddy and I went together. Two other fellows from the squadron came down a few days later so the four of us really had a time of it.
Your nice big package and lovely letter was waiting for me here at camp. Am really tempted to open the package but will wait until the twenty-fifth. Packages from mother and Elizabeth came too. I’ve got letters stacked high and don’t think I’ll get to answer them all in time for Christmas. If you get this, and I hope you do, it will just make it.
In mother’s last letter she said Cully has signed up and is playing now. Bet he is happy about it too. This is probably his last season so hope he has a wonderful one.
Vi wrote a nice letter to me and also sent a card. I’ll write a letter to her right after the holidays. I’ll never forget her playing “Wedding of the Painted Doll” on the piano. That must have been about ten years ago.
Don’t doubt that Wally is sick of his station. He certainly has been there a long time. He would be glad to be there tho once he was sent overseas. Hope he won’t have to leave.
We do have a couple of towns fairly close by but don’t go in very often. Once you’ve seen one of these small towns you’ve seen them all.
It’s getting so cold in the evenings, it’s hard to remember how awful hot the summer was. Imagine we’ll know again in a few months.
This is short Glad but must write to Stella and Helen yet tonight. Thanks again for the nice package and all of you have a very merry Christmas.
With love,
Jim
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