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Addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, New River, North Carolina. From Private R.H. "Bob" Bolton in Parris Island, South Carolina. Written on Marine Corps stationery. Bolton talks about George's recent misfortune of being moved down a company, but assures him there will soon be others in even worse companies. He describes feelings of depression that come with training, the mix of men in his legion, and how training changes your view of friendship. He mentions a mutual professor of his and George's at Yale, Ray Kennedy, and says he is eager to talk with another one of his protégées. Bolton asks George to send details about what life will be like in Camp Lejeune in terms of workload and free time. He complains of a sore knee and trigger finger from shooting practice.

Addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Private E.A. "Ed" Cahill in Parris Island, South Carolina. Cahill talks about his difficulty with shooting his target and his anxiety about the upcoming testing. He describes with overcrowding problems in his training camp and getting less time off than was promised. He mentions the bad reputation of Camp Lejeune not helping him look forward to it.

Addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg's father, Benjamin Hochberg in East Orange, New Jersey. Hochberg's father expresses his disappointment at not receiving a phone call from Hochberg. He conveys his love and hopes Hochberg is taking care of himself.

Addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg's mother in East Orange, New Jersey. She writes about social life at home and how it feels to be a grandmother.

Addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg's mother in East Orange, New Jersey. Hochberg's mother talks about passing her nursing practice tests but dreading the upcoming exams. She appreciates the feeling of satisfaction nursing gives her, and looks forward to revisiting her social plans once classes free up some of her time again.

Addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg's mother in East Orange, New Jersey. She writes about the difficulty realities and anxieties that come with living through a war. She writes, "What more can one seek for these days than to keep busy, and feel that you are really being helpful."

Addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg's father, Benjamin Hochberg in East Orange, New Jersey. Hochberg's father talks about how proud he is of his son for making it forward to the next step of training, but that he is just as proud of him for being a good person no matter what his military rank. He mentions George will be going to Quantico, and advises that being himself once there will help him succeed.