January 22, 1952, Tuesday

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

Dear Mom and Dad,

     Just a few lines tonight as I am staying in to rest up.  Been working too hard. Ha! Ha!
     I hope everything is fine and that your all in the best of health. 
     I really miss you all, and wish I were home, but time is going pretty fast as tomorrow, I'll be here 2 weeks.
     I haven't heard from you as yet, that is since last week.
     They have a civilian sign painter here, he's Filipino, his name is San Pedro.  He's a nice fella, 29 years old, and Dad he's as good as Ed Osterling and maybe better than Caswell but I don't feel too sure to say that.  But he can do anything.  Pictures, real small lettering.  No fooling, he's really good.  He gets 45 cents an hour.
     I told him what they were making in the states, he thought that was something. 
     Dad, see if Caswell will get you 3 or 4 brushes or quills, and pay him from my money that I send, and send them to me.  They can't get them over here and they want $5.00 and $6.00 over here for them, then he says he can't get them.  He's got one good one and he's had it 3 year. he said.
     I am going to work with him, on the M boats, the Fort wants me to do them all.  They have been keeping me pretty busy the last week.
     Well, I guess I'll close for now as I have to shave and take a shower, so Lot's of Love and I miss you all.
     Your Son,
     Bob