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At this point we have read several letters from Roscoe to his older boys, but we have not really read any of the boys’ letters to him as not many of them survive. Today’s post is a V-mail that John wrote to his father. In the United States, meat rationing was about to begin. Adults and children over the age of 12 were limited to 2 1/2 lbs of meat per week. Children under 12 received an even smaller portion. There were exceptions. Less choice cuts of meat were not included under the 2 1/2 pound per week rule. Check out the above article which lists the non-restricted meats. Two recipes are also included.

John F. Yegerlehner, c.1942

Letter transcription:

LT. (J.G.) YEGERLEHNER (M.C.)
NAVY S.S. A. (WHITE POPPY)
c/o POSTMASTER
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF

JOHN YEGERLEHNER
KENTLAND
INDIANA
11-14-42

Dear Daddy,

It is a sunny Saturday afternoon and I feel kind of down in the dumps. I believe it is because I haven’t had any meat today. We had a very light dinner because Mother had company before noon and didn’t get a chance to fix a very big one. I was taking my music lesson so I couldn’t help her. – Mother is on the studio couch writing and David is at the other end of the couch sleeping peacefully but with a frown on his face. Mark just came in and is causing general confusion. Guess that’s about all

Your loving son
John

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