Camp Forrest Tenn

April 7, 1942

Dear Jean

I didn’t get any letter from you today but will attempt to scribble a few lines just to let .you know I’m still up and coming. I think that we will get to start home on the 18th. Course don’t know but they say the ones that haven’t lost any time in their training will go first and I haven’t lost a minute so maybe will be among the first.

I got a letter from Avis and Ginny today also Betty. Avis said that the “Tillie” at home was under water. Ha! Ha!

I see by the Graphic where another big bunch of boys left. Sure hope some of them come down here. Sure is one h--- of a place but would have some company.

We walked 11 miles before dinner. Boy was my dogs ever tired. They still are for that matter.

Sure glad Glenn got a break. Maybe we will. We don’t have to put stamps on our letters and may get $42 a month. Sure hope so. Betty said Gen was home and feeling fine. She sure must have had a narrow escape.

One of the guys that went AWOL is back now. He had to go to the guard house for about 2 months.

Suppose you are listening to Truth and Consequences. They are just coming on our radio.

Gee Jean I wish I could think of as much to say as Ginny does. She sure can rattle it off.

I don’t know what we are going to do tomorrow. Hope it’s not a march.

Well Jeanie I guess I better stop and take a shower wash my hair. I (never) shampoo it the water’s so damned hard here its sure hard on you hair.

So until I write again I’ll be seeing you soon.

Lots of Love

Pvt Wesley Red Slaymaker