7-21-1943

Dear Don;
Just a line to let you know that I am O.K. but tired as hell. I’ve really had a busy day. We were drilling & running the obstacle course for quite a while.
We are all confined to the ship because today was pay-day and some poor bastard stole $100 from two guys. We can’t go ashore until it is found. The Skipper came around to each room & looked in our wallets & told us what to expect. Well, I hope we find it soon as I want to go ashore Sat. & Sun.
Well good Luck, hope you are studying your elect. O.K.
Best of Luck
Your Bros Bill

(This was written on a U.S.N. postcard)