September 8, 1943

Dear Mom, Pop, Mary Jerry, and Mat,
   During the week I haven't had a chance to write a letter. I have two hours and fifteen minutes of flight so far. Today I felt as if I was getting the feel of flying. I should be able to get the hang of it to solo in a few hours. Received letter from Bobby the other day. He said he might go to Amarillo, Texas. He would have to come here because I am not allowed over a 5 mile radius and I must eat every meal at the school even when on liberty.
   How is everything at home? As I said, there is very little chance of writing during the week so I will do all over the weekend. Has McWilliams written you? I sent him a letter to the return address on the letter he sent me and it was returned because it did not have the ship's name.
                                                                     Love to all,
                                                                                   Jim