Sure a bunch of Scouts. 13 coaches on our train. I see a bunch of Scouts from somewhere on the platform. Must be St Louis from the parents with them. 

Will mail this if I can here. Love, Marvin 

We have to fix for some of the region staff. We have Bob Billington, Mr Izley and Jim Fitch, the regional director at home and here also. 

The Jamboree opens today at 6 p.m. There are boys as thick as white folks everywhere and 11 more troops to come to our section today. Things are very picturesque. People have heard of our chuck wagons, mesquite trees, cactus and horned toads from far and near and come to see us, especially the toads. 

The sun shone yesterday but not bright. I am going to take a picture of the camp if it gets bright enough. The films cost 45 cents here. Other things are high at the post. 

We visited the Smithsonian yesterday. Will see a big League Baseball game today I guess. I can’t start to tell you about the Smithsonian. It is too big. 

We had a big arena display last night for our section. Ed Shumway in charge. About 700 Texas boys present. 
The weather has been nice and cool. The rain has not been disagreeable because of the grass. Of course it makes things damp. Bit it has been cool . I wish I had a light jacket now but too lazy to go after it. I am wearing my shorts from home yet. Will dress up this a.m. I may have enough undies to last through. Sleeping is fine. No mosquitoes as yet. 

Sweetheart, I will close now and try to drop another note in the a.m. 
I love, Marvin
 

Yesterday afternoon instead of the baseball game we took the “rubberneck” tour. Hired a bus at 70 cents apiece and went over the city. We had a dandy guide and really saw the city. All the government buildings of importance, White house, Capitol and Ambassador row. Zoo, prominent homes and all. 

We have our insignia now. Just pin and ribbons made of felt and change each time. 

I have not sent any laundry but some of it that cam back is terrible. I can do better in cold water and if it doesn’t look better I will do my own. 

The tour business is very confusing. We never know thirty minutes ahead of times just where we are going. 
I have had the paper sent to you but I guess it will be late in getting there. Save all of them. Am making a few pictures. My feeding end is going on very nicely. 

Hundreds of visitors come through to see West Texas. It is threatening rain but have occasional sun shine. Just thunder heads. Sea Scouts are camped below us. Bye and be a good girl, Marvin 
 

Saturday5:45 p.m.
Dearest Sweetheart, 
Received your letter of Tuesday today. I hope you don’t feel so blue today. It seems all was wrong. I have written every day but one. I don’t know why the letters are so slow getting there. I get your letters in 24 hours. 

So it is more trouble with the (wind)mill. Do what you want to but I believe leave it until I get home. I will be glad to get back to take care of everything. 

We went down to Mt. Vernon by boat this a.m. About 1500 on one boat. The bunch went to Annapolis this p.m. It was another dollar so I stayed in camp and went to town. Got a haircut and watch crystal. My old crystal was about out. They are not back yet and may not be until it is late. 

I am feeling fine and lots to eat. I have an eye headache a little now not bad. The weather has been fine. My sheet and canvas and raincoat has been barely enough to keep warm under. They say that is strange for it is supposed to be hot. It rained again this morning about sun up but cleared off and has been fine all day. 

I am going to clean up, shave and put up and put on clean clothes if I get them back and try to get to church in the morning. We had service here last Sunday. 

I guess I will be back in Angelo either Monday or Tuesday about 7:00. We have a 12 hr wait in Ft. Worth 
Bye and love and kisses Marvin 
 

John E. (Robbins) and I went to church this a.m. and sure felt at home. Saw John Paul’s (Gibson) mother and dad. Rita Foster, Robert Coffman, Bro McMillan preached. Saw Susie Randolph’s sister, a Mrs. Mitchell. The people were very friendly. The church is about 5 miles from here so we rode a taxi 35 cents each. Robert Coffman brought us back. He is here as secretary to Rep (George) McMahon from somewhere in North Texas.(Colorado City). These fly can certainly bite. 

Airplanes are flying over all the time almost any time you look they are in the air. Tri motors, 4 motors, biplanes, and Zeppelins. They pass over this point to N.Y. and north & east. If you have received a newspaper, you see where we are. 

We get the San Angelo Standard every day but of course 48 hrs. late. 

I am glad my letters are getting home and you are feeling better. Why don’t my girls write to me? 
I am not sure that this will get off today but I think it will. I hope I get one after while. If nothing happens I will be in Angelo tomorrow morning I will let you know later. If you see the Scotts tell them Billy is getting on fine. He lost his hat but his Uncle came down and bought him another . (Personal note: Billy’s son, is now the scoutmaster for two Marvin's great grandsons). 

We go to mass convocation tonight at the arena. I guess I will go down if I don’t have to pay bus fare. I am down to $7.00 now. Maybe I will make it o.k. I had my shirt and shorts laundered. They looked fairly well. It is sure hard to find souvenirs here that look suitable. 
By and love & kisses, Marvin 
 

A cruiser in the harbor fired a 21 gun salute at 12:00 noon about 100 yards from us. 

I forgot to tell you yesterday that after services yesterday Bro. McMillan married a couple before church was dismissed. 

Last night we went to a mass convocation at the central arena. Some show but not much religion. Heard a Jew, Catholic, Mormon and Protestant. We will go in tonight to hear the Marine band and watch the fireworks. 
I didn’t get a letter yesterday but was not so disappointed for I had two the day before. 

I do not find so much to make pictures about. I have snapped two. I may look around for another one or two. I am having one or two negatives developed that I want. 

Well, Sweetheart, I can’t think of much to write. You should be getting the paper and it will tell you a lot. 
Bye, love, and kisses Marvin 
 

We rode to town this a.m. Went out to Arlington Cemetery and Tomb of Unknown soldier. Passed Lee’s Mansion and then back into town and through the Smithsonian for about three hours. We had sandwiches fixed and did not come home for lunch. 

Went to the Philatelic Agency and looked over the government collection. It was good. Did not buy any stamps. Went to three collectors shops. I spent about 75 cents. Sure saw some stamps. (Note: He collected stamps) Got back to camp at 5:00. Had good supper. Been a pretty day and had good sunshine this p.m. 

I am going to the section arena tonight to see what kind of stunts they put on. I had an invite to the stamp meeting but I could not get off. I have not received my special yet. 

I sure could read the girl’s letter and glad to get it. Gene must stay well and be able to help. 
Love and Kisses, Marvin 

We go to the main arena tomorrow p.m. and stay until after the show. Will take our supper in sandwiches. We put on our big show. President Roosevelt will visit us. Thursday we see the president and Friday we get to packing. 
 

I have been trading some. Sold some of my cactus for 25 cents and two horned toads at the same price. I found them loose in camp so I just sold them. We have had several visitors today. I am going down in the morning when we review the president along Constitution Avenue. We will start packing tomorrow afternoon and loading on the train. Plans are now that we leave here between 4 & 8 Friday and into Ft Worth Sunday a.m. Angelo Monday morning at same time. 

They serve us in paper plates & cups. Issue a box of dishes for 36 every evening. It is more than we need and can use so I am saving them. I have 300 or 400 ahead by this time. I am going to try to bring them home. I don’t know what luck I will have. 

Still feeding us as much as ever. All we can eat. It is hot today. Real Washington weather I am told. Sure glad we will be leaving in a day or two. We have not had any mosquitoes yet. If it gets hot for few days they say we will. I have not received any mail in two days now. Hope nothing wrong.. Bye & love, Marvin