U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
Box 322 


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Miss Christine Smith
Pittsboro, Mississippi


GREENSBORO
1940
FEB 28
12 M
1940?
GA


UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
Greensboro, Georgia
February 27, 1940
Dear Chris;
Yours of the 15'th-22'nd received, contents noted, and re-
ceived with pleasure. Covering such a length of time reminds me of
me.
About the schooling, job, and my welfare in general. It all
adds up to something like this. We knew that the job would play out
sooner so I wrote for a leave of absence, but was unable to get it.
This would have enabled me to work during the summer months; if in
the advent the work was going on. I could have kept my rating if I
had been able to get this through; but it couldnt be done. As it is I
will go on furlough as the rest of the boys will, on March first, and
take a chance on getting a job when I finish. My plans now are to en-
ter school on or about March twentieth, and go to Summer school too
if subjects that I want are available. I will be in Americus after
the first, which isnt going to be so hot unless I can find something
to do. Think that I will give the pecan orchard the once over while
I'm there; and six hundred trees should keep me busy for a while.
Went home Sunday morning and just did get there in time
for dinner. Went to the farm after dinner and looked over my timber.
I shamefacedly admit that itwas the first time that I have ever
been over the place, and now that I have seen it; I beleive that I've
got something there. Typical of our section it has been "cottoned"
to death, but could be made to support. Had it been a Spring day I
would have wanted to give up this idea of higher education and start
planning a crop. The timber was much better than I expected to find,
but after seeing a short at the show last night, it looked kinda
small. The short was made in the state of Washington, and boy do they
grow tall timber in that section. Anyway I am going to hold on to
mine, as it is too pretty to give away.
I never have questioned you about your feelings about liv-
in the country. I have never lived there, but know that that is where
I am going to land one of these days. It may not take me long to get
over the idea, but I am going to give it a fling before I die. I've
allways had the idea that it was the best place to raise children,
so if our children are going to be brothers and sisters you will
have to like it too. Arent I assuming.


UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
The negro cook and house man have just been in; asking what
I was pecking away at. Told them and they couldnt understand why I
didn't write with a pen, as typewriters were made to write business
letters. I didnt give them a sample of my penmanship, but could have
saved myself a lot of argument if I had. They, as well as the rest of
the people here in the house have been mighty nice to me since I
have been here. Several have told me that I would be a right nice
person if I would loosen up and be human. I wish that I were able to
be congenial without have to know a person, but I cant do it.
Letter from sister in Daytona the other day invited me down
to spend the summer, as well as get a job with Florida Light and Power
Co. but I dont think that I am going to take it. Think that it would
be better if I spend as much time at home as possible.
Better quit and go to see Mr Kiplings "Light That Failed"
Another thing. Something tells me that I am going to need a
letter from you about Sunday morning, as it will be the first Sunday
I've spent at home in a long time. It dont have to be long, just a 
line or two. Just something to read. I'll expect it.
Love; B
ADDRESS:::
Box 404
Americus, Ga.
And another thing;
Next time you go to Starkville, let me know ahead of
time and I will call you; knowing how telephone connections are in
your home town. Just tell me where, and time you want me to call.
Then too - I'm jealous of all the "Jame's" that
live so close - It's raining -
B