August 21, 1944

(V- mail from Vic in Bougainville to brother Paul in Berkeley, California.)

Monday afternoon,

Dear Paul,

Just recalled that I forgot to thank you for the air-mail envelopes which arrived Sat. The paper that you placed under the flaps is closely stuck. In the future uses wax paper if I ever request anymore. The large size makes them quite handy for mailing snap-shots, articles, etc.

Please keep me informed of your progress regarding filing benefit claims under the G.I. "Bill of Rights". Did you file it with the Vets Admins.? What reply have you had to date?

If you still can't pick up a Woodsman or High-Standard plus holster or haven't any leads at this time forget the matter 'cause you seem to've spent too much time on it already. Should you be fortunate enough to make good connections please enclose a bottle of Hoppe's #9 nitro-solvent plus screwdriver (small) or other tool for disassembling pistol.

Regards,
Vic