January 30, 1941
Jan. 30. 1941
You know this man.
This is my morning luxury. I have not been allowed to shave myself as yet.
Fortunately I have a very barber here who used to work at the Royal York in Toronto.
This snap was taken by one of the sisters.
She taught it would be good record for the hospital log. Had a good night. Just had breakfeast, porage, egg, sausage, toast, tea. What more could you wish for. I have now left my fluid diet of nothing. I now weigh 175 lbs from my 209 when I got here.
Here comes nursie
Cheerio
A big kiss
Pop
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