My Dear Joe,

I received your letter a week ago and again have no idea how happy we were to hear from you. I understand just now busy you are so you’re excused this time but, don’t do it again now.

However, I understand just how it is when you are in Military service. It is about as hard as. I’m working to build ships, Joey. I’m a welder and believe me it’s hard work. But, at least I know now that I’m really doing something to help win Victory and I do hope that now I’m on the job it won’t be long before we will be Victorious so all the boys can get back home again.

So you were at Spokan, Washington. How nice and I’m glad that you like it so well there and that the people were so nice to you. It would be more though a thrill to see you Joe. I hope that it won’t be long before you can come out here. I’m off early then we will be able to be together a lot.

Joey, have you heard from Ralph. If so where is he? What do you hear from Mother? I just wrote her a letter and I hope that she is O.K. Joey I want to send you a package as a birthday gift but it won’t be until in another couple of weeks or so but I want you to keep on writing to me until then.

Well this is all the news for this time. And I hope this will find you in the best of health as we are all fine and little Helen is as darling as ever. You will have a good time with her you’ll see.

How is the weather your way? Out here it’s still pouring cats and dogs and you can imagine the road in the ship yards we are just up to the neck in it.

Now I’m closing with loads of love and best wishes from all, I’m as ever yours.

Cousin Rose
San Francisco