Jim describes his daily routine and training to his mother. Mentions that he has seen Jimmy Sheean, Joe North, and Leigh White and they have brought him two letters, one of which is from Mrs. Lardner. He asks his mother to stop asking him to come home in her letters, as he thinks it slows them down by the censors. He also explains that he has not enlisted for a specific period of time; when one enlists it is for the duration of the war. Tells his mother to disregard news that Hitler and Musselini will withdraw support from Franco; he says that the Loyalists will not be tricked into weakening their forces. Jim asks about the family.