December 25, 1942 — Camp Carson, Colorado
Dear Ann
I am writing this letter on Christmas afternoon. It is snowing now so I didn't go to town. We had a swell Christmas dinner with all the trimmings here at Camp. Thanks a lot for the money. I'll use it for something else.
The tie and socks you sent go good with the uniform. I am allowed to wear them. Thanks again. I am sorry to hear that your mother-in-law is in the hospital. I am a long ways from home but it is a better way to spend the Holidays than laying in a hospital.
I just missed being on K.P. today. I was scheduled for it but some lazy fat guy got caught with his rifle dirty and they made him take my place. I don't mind K.P. but I sure would hate to do it on Christmas.
How is Charlie doing. Tell him when he sees Mrs Brown he can take a few extra kisses to thank her for the cookies she sent me. I know he would get a thrill out of that.
When you see Marge tell her I don't write very often because I can never think of much to write that would be interesting. She might feel hurt if she knew I write more to you and Sarah than I do her.
George.