Ralph Winter’s paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ida Winter, wrote this letter to him while he was serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve in the summer of 1945. She mentions about Ralph’s father having had a birthday the day before, which the family celebrated at Ida’s home with Ralph’s mother providing most of the meal. His father liked Ralph’s package. Ida says that Ralph’s brother Paul, who is serving his country near the Philippines, has not been able to write lately. She hopes Ralph will be able to visit the family soon.