14-12-4
Manzaner

Dear Joe

I thank you very much for letter very often. I am glad that you have arrived safely to Chicago and could enter to a fine College. Mrs. Nishikawa said "That is wonderful."

Joe, are you surprised that Mama dosn't cry the day you left Manzaner? but we could not sleep first night, and every day I was thinking about you. But we feel much better now. Please take good care of yourself. And don't forget that you were relocated for edication. You might find the chance to make money, but please remember your object and finish your edication.

George Sakata left here to Ohio yesterday (Tuesday) he took your January pay check with him. And I have sent your baggage and books. I could not send new blanket, because the Army bag was too ful. If you still feel cold I shall send it by mail please answer.

I am sending letter which came from San Francisco, it dosnt sound well. Don't forget to answer it. Also I am sending your birth certificate you might need it Please dont lose.

Joe did you send letter to Mr Boulton Miss Ellis Mrs Kitagawa Rev Suzuki and Ichien? Send post card to Takemura, Odahara, Kazuko Odahara is going to Chicago with Mr Smeltzer Mrs Odahara said, but I don't know sure.

Joe, did you buy shoe, glove, and hat? Please buy things which are necessary.

Joe dont worry about money. Papa will send all his money if you need. Again please take good care yourself. Please regard to Mr Temple.

Do you think it is nice to send letter to Mr Temple from papa?

Shall I send paper flower or not? I am going to present half dozen silk handkerchief to Mr & Mrs Smeltzer How you think?

You will fine telegram from Penn. I thought you might need to answer San Francisco.

Now I close letter. Please write us when you have time.

Yours Mama

This is list of baggage

2 Blankets

2 quilts

1 Pillow

1 sheet

2 pellow case

1 Bathrobe

1 P Coat

1 jacket

1 sport coat

1 pr stocking

1 shirt

1 pant

1 bed spread

1 case books only

I am wondering how I send your glases by mail or ask Mr. Smeltzer.