Postmark: 03/08/1943

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Pvt. V Misitano
Co K 342 Inf
A.P.O. 450
Camp Howze, Texas

Mar. 7, 1943
Sun. 9:30 A.M.

Dearest Mother,

    Just a few lines to let you know that I'm feeling fine and hoping that you are the same.

   Mother, I've already went through one wk. of basic training and so far it seemed like a lot of fun. These last few days we've been marching with our packs on. When we would get to our drilling field, we would pitch our tent and then start exercising and go through the obstacle course.

   Gee mother, the weather out here is really funny. Thur. and Fri. we had most of our classes inside of buildings on account of how cold it was, and now today, (Sun.) it's real nice and warm, so when it does get cold it is really cold.

   Well mother, I guess this is all for now, so I close with lots of love to you, daddy and the kids.

    Your loving Son,

"Jimmy"

Gainesville, Texas average high and low temperatures, and Record Highs and Lows

Month	Average High °F	Average Low °F	Record High °F	Record Low °F
January	67.2	42.8	89	10
February	70.9	46.2	91	6
March	76.0	50.0	96	22
April	81.5	55.8	96	32
May	87.6	62.9	102	42
June	90.3	69.8	104	50
July	91.1	72.0	102	60
August	90.6	72.2	100	60
September	88.1	69.5	99	48
October	82.3	60.8	96	32
November	74.7	50.8	91	20
December	69.3	45.5	87	13

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