My dear John,
I wish I could have been with you today. It is so lonesome here without Mamma and you kiddies. Today is going to be a long one. I got up at 4:30 this morning and thought I could get a day run along with my night run but so few laid off that I only made about a dollar extra taking cars over to the Snelling shops where they are repaired. Today is nice here, the sun is nice and warm and there is no wind, just a fine day to be outdoors. I want you to write and tell me how you spent Thanksgiving. Tell me about the games you played and about your dinner and everything. I got to the station so early and I did not get any work until 8:30, so I rolled up my coat for a pillow and laid on the bench for a while. Have you seen any more deer? I have seen quite a few dead ones being brought into Mpls. on autos. I hope you and I can get some game this winter. Have you the sled up there? How do the new overshoes go on and off?
I believe I am coming down with a horrid old cold. Well Johnnie, I want to write to Ruth so lots of love from Daddy.