December 21, 1940

Mare Island, Navy Yards, 

Vallejo, Calif. 

Dec. 21, 1940

Dear Jean 
     I am just writing you a few lines to let you know that I am OK. and like it fine. 
     I have been here with Don for about two weeks and I think he likes it better than he says he does in his letters. 

December 16, 1940

12-16-40 

Dear Jean, 

     Here is some money. This will have to do for a Christmas present. I joined the band - I have to take off 14lbs by the 27th of Jan. I think I can do it ok. Maybe you better send me a diet that will help. I had received my questionnaire so figured might as well get the years training over with as soon as possible. When will you be going to Fargo? Well have to close for now. 

"Merry Christmas" 

Love Douglas

Dear Jean 

     Here is 5.00 Sorry I can't send more right now. Will send some more in a a couple weeks. Maths in the Navy now. Got a letter from him. he says he likes it . 

Love Douglas

Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year Don't go out and get souzed on this 

Douglas

December 9, 1940

Dec 9, 1940 

Dear Jean: 
      I received your letter a few days ago and now that I'm getting around to answering it I can't find it, so don't know if I'll answer every thing you asked or not. 
     I was down to Long Beach Sat and Sunday and caught a hell of a cold riding in the car but I guess I'll outlive it. There is a heck of a lot of flu out here so I'll probably have that too before its all over. Some of the schools are shut down. 

December 7, 1940

San Diego, Calif. 

Dec. 7, 1940 

Dear Jean, 
     I guess it is about time I am writing you a few lines. 
     I am still in San Diego and like it fine. But how are you making out? 
     I do not know just when I will go to sea but I think it will be soon for 350 of us came out here from the lakes and I am about the only one left.