January 18, 1952, Friday

Pfc. Robt. Gimbel
U.S. ########
85th Eng. Boat Co.
A.P.O. 928 - % Postmaster
San Francisco, California

Dear Mom and Dad,

     Here's a letter this evening to let you know that I am thinking of you all still.  As I sure miss being back home.
     I hope you are all well and that the business is picking up.
     I am setting out on the patio at the service club and it's really nice and cool writing out here.
     I got a real pretty Christmas card from Dottie today, she sent it the 21st and it just got here.  The mail is pretty slow, but it gets here sooner or later.
     I am sending Claudia a Centavo.  It's a Filipino penny and it's worth half as much as ours.  Maybe she would like to take it to school and let the kids see it.  I'll send more later.
     I have been wondering what you and Dad think of Dottie.  Write and tell me, as I want to know.  I want you and Dad to like her.  I know you have always said that if I liked a girl you would like her too.  But I would really like to know what you think of her.
     It was real hot today as usual but I am getting used to it, so it doesn't bother me anymore.  I guess my blood is thinning.  I sure sweat anyway.
     Well, I'll sign off for now, and when I get paid I'll send some money to help out.
     I've been paid only $20.00 for December and it's not too far from payday again.
     So take care of yourselves and I miss you all very much.
     Love and kisses,
     Your Son,
     Bob