2/8/1944 Dearest Mother, I am responding to your loving letter and I am happy to hear that you are doing well. Say hello to Aneglio and give him a hard time from me. Dear Mom, I am not happy that I havent received a letter in October or November because there is nothing going on here. Say hello to all of my friends, their parents, my sister, and nephew and nieces and hello to you. Your loving son for life, Giovanni, Veteri