Typed up more letters—here’s his account of the day he & a group of fellow officers were told that they had been promoted. To celebrate, they went on an epic bender, which began thusly (and continued on):

J. & I each broke out a bottle and with the assistance of surprisingly few friends started relaxing—we finally made up a party & went to town for a few cocktails & lunch.

J., B. & I went to see “Mrs. Miniver.” I would say it was the best picture I’ve ever seen—if you get a chance have a couple, get a supply of handkerchiefs & see it.

All the way home on the train the little men with hammers were very busy & bothered a good deal….