June 26, 1944 (Monday)

RAF Station
SNITTERFIELD

Hello Dad,

    Received your second letter on Saturday along with seven other letters including Mother’s nos. 16 and 17, Jeans of June 10, Betty’s no. 8, Eileens of June 7, one from Mr. Vaughn Jack (his second, nice eh?) and a reply from Geo Corry -- but none from RL yet.  George is waiting now and it will be impossible for me to see him -- he can’t even tell me where he is stationed.  Oh yes, I also received the pictures from Bett and they are priceless.  They fit into my wallet OK too.
    I still cannot believe the news about Bud.  It has mad me sit back and think as I never did before.  I wrote Mrs. Ultman an ordinary mail letter Sat.  I would liked to have cabled but no facilities on the station -- have to go to Leamington for that.
    Have you received word RE Earl Empey? Perhaps our boys will pick him up along the way -- that’s being done you know.  Winchester is sort of getting the dirty end of the stick about now isn’t it?
    Mom, I’m glad you caught on RE Helen Ellis -- be sure and remember the Douglas’ too.  I must write to them again soon.  It is harder for me to keep  up my correspondence now that I’m flying again, as at night I feel too much like resting.  I’ll keep writing home tho’ at any cost.
    It pleased me to know that I was the first chap to entertain Fred in London.  Of course he didn’t tell me that.  I’ll be dropping in on him again in six weeks time I hope.  How is Gramp Rennick?  I am a bit worried about that cold.  You tell them both to keep in good shape till we all get back.  My next letter home will be to the Rennicks - OK?  I should have written to them ages ago but I know that they understand.  It looks like Hazel Jackson has beat Aunt Bess this time.  Boy that 20 grand of his (Ernie’s) would come in handy, ha!  I have a painting to sent to Grandma R. as soon as I find wrapping paper etc.
    Business sure has been holding its own, eh Dad?  Vaughn Jack was very much impressed with the state of affairs.  Did I tell you that I also got a swell letter from Mr. Curvan (?).  I have written to them both but now must write Mr Jack again.  Oh yes, have mother send me Mary Ultman’s address in Kitchener and also Bill and Alga’s. Guess that’s all for now -- glad you had a good fishing trip Pop.  Have a good time with the Hutchinsons.  Love to all,

Son