( the page uses the Palmer method but seems shaky and is somewhat unneat.)

May 13, 1914

Howdy, Things are getting dicey. I'm being sent to Veracruz as well now. I'm a little nervous; it's my first actual military action, and I haven't even been given a shakedown cruise! I'll be in Hampton Roads soon and will stay there briefly before going to Veracruz. I'll write again soon.

Sincerely, Texas.