EDITOR'S NOTE: This first/oldest letter in the collection was sent to Winfred's 24-year-old sister Margaret who was working in St. Louis, MO. and living with her Aunt and Uncle.
Jan. 23, 1943 0020 WM Clearwater, FL
Winfred writes his sister Margaret. He has had a sore throat and cold since he got there (FL); everybody does. He is writing on his knee because he can’t get a table. He can drill and exercise all day now. He can lie on his back and hold his feet 10 inches off the ground for a hundred count.