After his first two in the classroom, Jimmy is anxious to move past the preliminary coursework. He asks about home, his check, and his life insurance policy.
Jimmy hasn’t received any mail since June. He wonders if his v-mail is going through. He says they will be going to the British Isles for a few days of training.
Jimmy describes some of the practical work he is doing in class and the importance of precision. He is thankful for the letters he received from Bob and from his dad.
Jimmy has received more letters from home as well as Aunt Dode and Bob. Jimmy wishes he could eat some fresh food from Iowa. He hopes that Hitler and Italy will give up.
