Jimmy's father writes to him about goings on at home and updates him on the neighbors, the fall weather, and the season's positive farmwork prospects. He expresses his pride in Jimmy and his hopes for Jimmy's future.
Jimmy's father tells him about the outcome of his trip to Des Moines with Jimmy's brother Billy. He muses on being home alone and repeats what Lucille wrote about the money including the purchase of a $50 bond for Jimmy.
