Up a Creek in Lower Slower Delaware

Dear Bill,

Well Christmas is over and all missed you, but remember you are in the service of which you can feel proud of, as any and all effort by you and your fellow companions will bring again the day when we will be free to do the things our minds dictate.

Billy was very happy, loved his stocking with candy and cookies most. His intrist in the present for others, were, very enthsiastic to him, helping to unwrap the packages. He is spending a few days with his grandmother, but will be home tomorrow night.

Dorothy also had a nice Christmas as well as Ruth, your Mother and myself. Yet would have been better with you and Gus here also.

Tomorrow I shall go into town again and have some more interviews, it is a good feeling when you has your friends pulling for you and helping to make it possible to work in best possible conditions.

Well, these few lines are just an introduction to my letter writing to you, Tell me how you feel, what are your problems, and anything that may be on your mind, tell me. Always remember that while in the army your superiors are allways right no matter what you think.

Well, make good and with best luck and wishes, I am, Your Father Wm. H. Beck

                                                                                                                                          Hanover, PA

                                                                                                                                          August 22, 1929

Dear Ma,

       I haven’t got sick yet. For I am busy all day bringing the cows in, packing hay, pumping water and other things. We almost caught a mice packing the hay. Last night we slept out in the tent, it was allright because the stars were shining. Ted was sleeping on our feet. We’re going to the State and see Abie’s Irish Rose. Tell Pa to save the baseball section of the paper.

                                                                                      Goodby

                                                                                          Little Billy

                                                                                                                                        Hanover, PA

Dear Ma,

        I am feeling fine, only something bit me on the ear. I slept out every night except Sunday night. Ed and me are going to the ball game this afternoon. Yesterday we had some company. We play a game with them and defeated them 40 to 15. A little chick drowned in a bucket of water. Haven’t been in swimming yet. Hope everything is alright.

                                                                                                          Bill