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Bob talks about getting to see Frances for a few days. He talks about how he's about to finish the course at Harvard and move onto M.I.T. to the Radar School.

Bob talks about how hard his coursework is. He also tells his mother that she should have a garden so she can get more gasoline rations.

Bob sends a picture of the house he's living in and says he lives in the room behind the top right windows.

Bob talks about his week of classes and exams, especially the 150 math and electricity problems. He is living somewhere new and enjoys it.

Bob talks about filling out his income taxes. He talks about how going through his father's things has depresssed him.

Bob talks about hearing that Jimmie is safely overseas. He talks about working with a photographer to send pictures to his mother and his wife, Frances.

Bob talks about his coursework and the weather. He also talks about an upcoming trip Frances is taking to come see him.

Bob talks about completing the Pre-radar course and starting a new course. He talks about traveling to Squantum and then Boston and Charlestown Navy yards on the weekend. He also went to the Boston Symphony.

Bob tells his mother about a hike he went on. He is in the middle of exams. He discusses plans for Christmas and his hope that Jimmie will be able to make it home for it.

Bob tells his mother that he got her Christmas package. He talks about the cold weather and the new hats they got for the cold. He talks about the grade point system and a bout of food poisoning in the camp.

Bob tells his mother about his instructors and school. He also talks about the gas rationing that his mother is experiencing.

Bob talks about traveling to the Portsmouth and Boston Navy Yards over the weekend. He talks about the exams he's having before he gets to go back to Richmond to see his family.

Bob tells his mother about the new instructors for his classes and the icy weather. He reflects on his mother's Christmas hosting two men who Jimmie knew.