June 2, 1943

U. S. Navy Flight Prepatory School

Dear Folks,

  I received letters from Mom and Mat. Please excuse me, but I am racing against time to write this letter.
  Boy they have had me hustling lately. I haven't had a moment to myself in the last few days. Anybody that thinks this is an easy life is nuts. If  I don't go to the toilet before 7 o'clock, I can't go until 1700. Some wait isn't it.
  Listen will you please send me up my cuff links. They are up in my top drawer. Will you please try and have them up here before I go home. My gosh, I didn't tell you. I was notified last night that I could go home on June 12. So if everything runs snoothly you will see me in a week and a half.
  I hope you can understand this writing.
  Mat, I think there was a little mix-up in who sent me what. Thanks a lot for the shoe shine kit. I sure did need it.
  I had better close now because there is only a few minutes left. Will probably write again tomorrow, if I get a chance.
  Everything is hustle, hustle, hustle, hustle, and then when you are tired you hustle twice as much.
                                                                        Your loving son,
                                                                                          Jim
P.S. Sent a letter to Bob tonight.