May 13/17
Dear John
Well how are things going those days I received your letter last night and was glad to hear from you it is awfull hot out here John real summer weather and at night when it does cool down a little old Fritzie makes it warm for us so you can see it is hot over here all the time.
Well John are you working yet Ill bet you think you are some man when pay day comes around and you get that envelope
Well John I have no news for you only the weather is good and I am well hopeing you and Mother are the same Tell her I will answer her letter some other time. I think I will have to say Good bye for now
I remain your Loven
Brother Owen