This is the first letter from Cornell, who I believe has left home to join the Army.

June 22 1942

Dearest dad,

I can’t write much as I am in a hurry to go to bed. I am O.K. and like it fine. I don’t know how long I am going to be here, so if you can any way get me a little money and send it down here I will send it back just as quick as I get my first pay day, that will be the first of August, so if you can get me as much as $10.00 it will come in mighty good. We have to buy a lot of things and pay for our laundry to. So you know what I am up aganst so do your best and I will be expecting to hear from you soon. Rush the money just as quick as you can.

Your son,
Cornell

If you’re reading this, dearest Dad? I could use $10, too. Rush it just as quick as you can.