Dear John
I got your nice letter and map. Hope you can see one of those little deer some day so you can write to me about it. I am glad that you help Mother saw wood for that is a big help. I bet you keep the wood box filled. Has the old cat caught any more rabbits? I wish she would only catch the mice, they ought to taste just as good. I have had 2 letters from you, one yesterday and one today. I mowed the lawn yesterday. My but it was long. I have sent your book so I suppose you will spend quite a lot of time reading until you get it read through. I am going to clean up down in the basement today. I will have to wash clothes again soon.
I still have some of the water from your well. I had a drink of it yesterday. Well I must close now.
With love from Daddy.