April 7, 1943

(letter from Paul to his brother Rudy and wife Ann. Sent from Scott Field, Illinois to Passaic, N.J.)

6:30 P.M.

Dear Rudy & Ann,

I had an enjoyable trip out here without running into any trouble, although the bus I was on had a coupla flats. I got our here to the field 4:00 PM. Tuesday.

They certainly are taking it easy on this bunch. As yet about all they've done is "asked" us to do this or that. All the fellows are college men so that probably accounts for it. The grub is top notch so far with all the butter (real butter) you want & peanut butter, jams, pickles and other accessories on the tables at all times.

When I was given the heart exam the doctor put me down for cardiac consultation. This means I must wait until the hospital has time to take some cardiographs & make further investigations. It will probably be two or three days before this is completed & then I still might not know whether I'll be in the army.

The major in charge is very particular in cases of this sort. There are about a dozen guys in the barracks now waiting for either C.D.D.'s or general orders who went for cardiac consultations. None of them ever knew that they had any kind of heart trouble. So if I do get discharged it'll probably take about a month.

I haven't got Vic's address so send me it in your first letter. Better still, send him my address.

I write you again when I know a litte more definitely what's up.

Best regards,
Paul