A.P.O. No. 3
King City, Cal.
Dearest Mom, Dad, and All,
I received you letter a couple of days ago, but have been on guard. They came in today from fighting, over Sunday. They will go at it again Monday.
I was glad you had such a nice time Decoration Day. That was when I was in Hanford. So you never saw Deception Pass before? It would sure make this place look sick.
I suppose you wonder why you haven't received any money yet. Pay day was on the 4th. and they only had two postal clerks in a tent. I couldn't get within a mile of the place, and I won't send it in cash. I will wait until I get to town again. Explain to Mr. Elzea will you? We mail our letters right here at our own outfit but the post office is in King City. I have only been away from Camp once since I came here. But just as soon as soon as they are through fighting they are going to get a week off. I will probably go to Hanford or I might to to L.A. for a couple of days. I have forgotten Aunt Ohe's address mom won't you please send it to me? They are having special rates for soldiers on the bus, it is only $3.25 round trip to L.A. So tell the Goodrich Company I will pay them mext month. If I send you the money for them, I wouldn't be able to go see Aunt Ohe, and I want to before she dies. It is worth more than that to me. But I will send you $15 for Mr. Elzea.
Are Dad and all the boys growing beards for the festival? Gee! What I wouldn't give to be home on Strawberry Festival day. This is the first one I have ever missed. I sure miss all of you folks, and my car etc.
I am use to getting out of camp once in a while but we can't leave for town.
I will close for now hoping to hear from you soon.
All my love to all
Rex
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