April 1, 1944
Easter Greetings

W.R. Tilson, one of Grace's five brothers

Dear Grace,

I received your letter and I sure was happy to hear from you.  Nothing much has happened that I consider worth mentioning, but to fill up space I'll tell you.

Last week Sunday our squadron was put on the alert for shipping out so we all had to report back to the field Sunday which was supposed to be our day off.  We did not get shipped but we have had for the past week all kinds of training from lectures to firing different types of weapons.  So it looks like to me maybe we won't be staying here so long.

I sure do wish that if I had to go I could see you once more before I left cause I think that you are the sweetest Texan that I have ever met.  I also think that your Mom & Dad and brothers are A-1 on my list.  When I was up to your place they treated me like one of the family.

I am dreadfully sorry that when I did go out with you I was so darn fast.  I guess all us city slickers are like that.  Afraid if you are not fast you don't get what your going after.  Again, I say I'm sorry, I do hope you forgive me.

Guess I'll say good bye til I hear from you.

as ever,
Ray