In May 1947, Jim’s younger sister Mary was diagnosed with Tuberculosis. He writes about a visit with her in his March 1, 1948 letter. A family history written by Jim’s older sister sheds more light on a family tragedy.
Things are getting serious! After three months and 17 letters, he finally wrote it. “I love you very much, and that ain’t no song title.” Jeez dad, took you long enough.
In letter 3 Jim mentions fires shutting down the school and in letter 4 having to go off and fight them. Turns out these were the worst fires in Maine’s history.