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Is Part Of is exactly "Ms1990-062, Box 1, Folder 5"
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Letter, Jimmie's grandmother to Jimmie W. Monteith, Pope M[?]s, December 9, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie's grandmother tells him that she got his picture and comments on it.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, October 7, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says the men are about to change into winter uniforms. The men are throwing a going away party for the regimental commander, Col. Lumnis, who is being shipped off.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, October 29, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about how he's been busy shipping men. He says that a soldier, Private Virgil Clark might call his mother and Nancy trying to get a date when he's nearby.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, October 13, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says they had a parade for the regimental commander who is leaving. The new commander is Col. Golightly. Uncle Archie got engaged. Jimmie says that while the men were at the rifle range, the executive officer tried to commit suicide by…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, November 9, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the young ages (mostly below 23) of the new group of men. He says that he found a friend from Richmond. He is sending photos to his mother of his Uncle Archie and Laverne.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, November 4, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the work he is doing. He says that the girls he has seen in Alabama don't measure up to the girls in Virginia.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, November 24, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about his work everyday at the rifle range. He says that he served as Best Man in Uncle Archie's wedding. He talks about his friend Jack Rich getting a commission and staying near Virginia Beach.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, November 21, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the weather at camp. He thinks that victory for the Allied powers is becoming a reality. Jimmie talks about censorship of mail. Jimmie is going to Uncle Archie's wedding in the next day at 8 pm.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, November 18, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says that Uncle Archie is getting married on the upcoming weekend. Jimmie talks about the weather. He tells his mother that he has gained weight. Jimmie talks about censorship of letters.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, November 12, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother that he went out and bought some winter clothing. He says he will likely get Christmas leave. Jimmie says that he is in charge of planning a party for all the newlyweds.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, December 8, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about camp inspections. Jimmie says he's been transferred to Company B as an instructor. Jimmie believes the war will be over before Christmas 1943.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, December 27, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about receiving the gift his mother and Nancy sent. He says that he has been the commander of company E for the past week or two.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, December 21, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie reflects on what the family has gone through in the past year. He tells his mother that his leave could be cancelled at any time, but it's currently set for January 8th.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, December 14, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother that he isn't getting leave for Christmas, but will get it in January. He talks about what they're doing in the camp for Christmas. He talks about his friends from home who have either enlisted or been drafted.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, December 1, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother that he has been eating the candy that she sent him. He tells his mother that he can get her nylon stockings and silk.
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