Manzanar, Calif.

Dec. 4, 1943

Dear Brothers,

Since I had a little time to let my food digest, I thought I'd drop you a line.

You must of had a good time having dinner at the Takemura's place. What do you think of their cooking?

This morning, I didn't waste a bit of time. I got up and ate french toast and egg and apple. Fixed my bed with fresh clean sheets and put the dirty ones away in the bag. After that I ironed till 10:00 and then washed all of the pajamas, towels, underclothes, shirts, and socks. That took me till 11:30 and after I hung them up it was a little time before lunch so then I read your letter. Thanks for 2 letters and Towru we also would like to hear from you. After all, I write to you and I never get discouraged when you dont write so don't get too discouraged if the others don't write. What did you think of the last letter with the story of Attu in it?

This afternoon I have plenty of things to do and this will keep me busy till 5:00. Naturally its that crazy home work. I've been thinking lately about my future subjects and I think I'll take Latin II in the 11th. Also Geometry I and Chem. Then in the 12th grade I probably would take the commercial elective.

I would have a 11th grade program like this.

11th 10th 12th

5 English English 5 Soc. prob. 5

5 Social Studies Soc. Stud. 5 Eng. 5

5 Latin II Latin I 5 Shorthand I 5

5 Geometry I Algebra I 5 Typing I 5

5 Chem Phys. Ed. 5 Phys. Ed. 5

5 Phys. Ed.

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Do you think that would be okay?

I guess you miss understood me Joe. We were talking about Momos pictures and not Mamas so I guess its clearer to you now. You probably got the pictures today & think that there funny. (as I do)

Tonight theres going to be a show thats just too good to miss: Its with Donald O'Connor. If star spangled rythm gets to your place, you ought to see it. Its really funny.

Mac's been encouraging me to go to the blocks social but I think that its going to be a flop like always. They are going to have it this coming saturday. Towru, I'd like to be on the refreshment commity like at your party. Thats a lot of fun.

Yesterday pop sent the lettermans sweater to you & also the barbers equipment. If the clipper doesn't cut. (when it gets to the point) send it back for pop to sharpen. Okay? When you get the letter man sweater you will be pretty lucky for it was Higa san that gave us the yarn. I'd like you to take a picture with it on so that we can see how it fits. We had a hard time putting on the letter but finally got it on. I wanted to get a days wear out of it but the thing was too big & looked funny.

Say, you said your sending some pictures but they aren't even in sight. Are you really going to send some?

Doggone. I'll get that Sports Section to you if its the last thing I do so hold your horses. Okay?

Masako