A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. She also talks about how her garden is drying up and the lawn is getting brown, because the water is low in town.
A letter from the House of Representatives expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He says that in the memory of her son throughout America will stregthen, inspire, and give her courage.
Jimmie tells his mother that he is enjoying Fort McClellan. He reflects on his visit home. He says that the food is wonderful and he enjoys the other officers. He says that there is a separate colored training outfit.
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. This letter was dated wrong. The postmark is for July 8, 1944, so more than likely the letter was written on July 6, 1944. A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. Henry recalls a time when he and Jimmie were sitting in the train station in Charlottesville when he promised to take care of Mrs. Monteith for Jimmie.
Jimmie talks about war news in Russia where the Germans are fighting. He believes that if there is a new front to fight the Germans, then they will lose. The heat is making life difficult for the troops. The older troops are having a hard time with…
Bob talks about finally getting his mail from his wife and his mother, including three letters following Jimmie's death containing news of D-day and Company L's actions. He also reassures his mother not to worry about him, because his job is safer…
Jimmie talks about his old friends in the 16th Infantry. Jimmie says that some of the American men sang a war song for the French who seemed to enjoy it.
Jimmie has arrived in Sicily. He talks about the welcoming that the Italians gave the Americans. He is worried about his finances and hid paycheck getting put in the bank.
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He also says that he will be fighting harder for Jimmie since he passed. Letterhead from Torpedo Squadron Eighty Five.
Bob talks about an air raid that lasted for an hour and a half. He talks about reading his brother's letter and encouraging his mother not to write Jimmie to say she was worried.
Bob talks about school and moving closer to school and where he eats his meals. He talks about visiting Honolulu and Waikiki beaches and enjoying life in Hawaii.
Jimmie talks about the trainees and their physical and mental struggles since they are much older than him. Jimmie got to spend time with his Uncle Archie. Jimmie thinks he is going to be transfered to the batallion headquarters to a desk job soon.