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Jimmie talks about the dance being a success. He talks about Col. Francis Lumnis who he has gotten close to. Jimmie says some of the men he works with are being sent to Virginia and that is where he hopes to go.

Jimmie talks about the weather at camp. He asks his mother to have Nancy try to find a shirt for him downtown. Bob has applied for a comission in the Navy, but Jimmie wishes he hadn't because he thinks they were about to stop drafting men in his…

Jimmie talks about the older ages (thirties and fourties) of the men in the camps, especially the ones with college degrees. He says that his Uncle Archie is trying to find a way into the service. There are transportation issues everywhere. He says…

Jimmie talks about how being single ensures that someone is always trying to set you up on a date. Jimmie says that this time he is going to have some time to rest before the new shipment of men come in.

Jimmie talks about finances.

Jimmie says they had a busy week shipping troops all over America. He and his assistant, Sergeant Parker, helped to ship men to their destinations. Jimmie says he has a date to go on a picnic with Captain Harris and his wife.

Jimmie talks about a mix up in insurance. He also believes that he will be staying at the camp for a while.

Jimmie talks about the new ampetheatre built at Fort McClellan.

Jimmie talks about the rifle range training during the week. Jimmie has to arrange a dance to boost morale. He's trying to get enough girls to attend it. He talks about insurance and final paperwork regarding his father's death.

Jimmie tells his mother about getting settled back in since he went home.