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Postmark might be February 10, 1943
Tues 2:00 PM
Dearest Son,
The first day the wind has blown and its about to drive me nuts. Not working today and the dust is fogging in. Worked Sunday 7:00 A – 4 P. Had to work over time Sat. Have Thurs. off. Hope I'm called in. I don't like these days off.
Please take time out to write me once in awhile for I still love you you know. I try not to worry and to be reasonable but some of these days when you are a parent you'll know what I mean.
If you should get a notice to go to the Army be sure and call me if you can't come to see us, they're taking them pretty fast now. Let me know how you're getting along and if you need anything. Oodles love and best Wishes to both. Mom

Selective Service envelope postmarked February 12, 1943 to Lyle in Hot Springs.

February 14, 1943
Dear Mom, (and how!)
What a knock out. Gee, what I couldn't do to that box about an hour ago. It's about eight or nine now and I've just got back from chow so I'm not so very hungry. When was Valentines, anyhow? That was a real card, too.
You said something about writing. I've had plenty of time according to a month ago but?
Last week-end in Phoenix. Yours, Lyle

Order to Report for Induction, dated 2-12-43. Report February 25, 1943.
Request approved by Mrs. Helen R. Keeney of Borger

February 17, 1943
Dear Mom,
I got a letter from both of you tonight which is better than usual but beats what I've been sending. But that doesn't seem to help my mood for writing to anyone.
The salvage came in to-day and I got a new C uniform, new shoes, and socks. That helps but am still in need of new ones. They were the first new clothes I've got since Fort Sill and they have that moth ball smell.
I am getting along fine as can be. Yours, Lyle

February 20, 1943 or 44
No postmark
Dear Mom,
Not much doing to-day. Some of the boys are working but I'm taking life easy. I am begining to like this idea of not writing letters. It's not hard to do for I seldom go to Phoenix and when I do it's nothing special.
There is a leg show on at the theatre now but it is probley just like the others. Corny as all get out.
If any thing of interest turns up I'll let you know. Yores Lyle

Postmark March 6, 1943
Friday
Dear Mom
Guess I may as well write you a few words. My arm is sore but I am all right. I'm in uniform now and can't seem to get used to it. Don't know when will ship but I'm hoping too. I eat swell, elegant and some boys go through thrice. I feeling fine
adios Private Harman

Postmark March 7, 1943
Dear Mom
Tis Sat night in the old Fort and I'm leaving. I do not know the why, where, or when but will send future address.
I feel all right. I have not done or did K.P. yet but there is a time and place for everything.
Adios Lyle

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