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A letter giving Nancy a handkerchief that her mother has always told her has "started her on a journey".

Glenn tells Mrs. Monteith that he knew her son and his Uncle Archie. He was with Jimmie in North Africa, during the landing of Sicily, and during the D-day landing. He details what Jimmie's actions were on the beach and when and how he died.

A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.

Helen thanks Nancy for sending a "foreign" letter to her from a Reynold's brother in Rome. She also says that Bob has been in the hospital with sever colitis and a high temperature.

Helen sends Mrs. Monteith an Easter greeting card with a letter written on the back regarding the ceremony and honor of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

A letter of condolence and encouragement for Mr. J. W. Monteith (Jimmie's father) passing.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter from the Alumni Association of Virginia Polytechnic Institute regarding Mrs. Monteith donation in memory of Robert P. Monteith. Also, he expressed his sympathy for the loss of Robert.

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.

A letter from the Headquarters United States Army Infantry Center in Fort Benning, GA informing Mrs. Monteith that a court on the Reservation was named after Jimmie.

A letter from the Infantry Replacement Training Center notifying Mrs. Monteith that they will be renaming the Ampitheater after Jimmie.

A letter concerning the death of Robert Monteith's sudden passing.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

Isabel thanks Mrs. Monteith for sending a package to her mother. She updates her on her family.

A letter from the War Department confirming the telegram that notified Mrs. Monteith of Jimmie's death.

Jack tells Mrs. Monteith that he's sorry for her loss. He talks about getting ready to move to an Island for training soon. There is also a newspaper clipping enclosed from Pattie saying that she is thinking of Mrs. Monteith.

A note telling Mrs. Monteith how glad he was to speak at the beginning of the Bob Monteith Memorial Tournament.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie and how important he was to the whole community.

Jack thanks Mrs. Monteith for sitting and talking to him the other night at dinner. He updates her on life at Camp Peary.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

James writes a letter commemorating a year since Jimmie died.

Jimmie gives fatherly advice to his brother whose daughter was just born. He gives his brother advice about going into the navy.

Jimmie tells his father that he went to the rifle range and fired a 1903 Springfield. He has applied to Officers Training school.

Jimmie tells his father that he hopes he is getting better and to not let the doctors worry him. Jimmie gives his opinion about doctors and their usefulness. Jimmie says that he hasn't had a bad case of poison oak in a while since taking some sugar…

Jimmie tells his father about what the anti-tank gun crew have to do. He says that if the soldier has fait in himself and his weapon, then he will succeed. But if he gets scared, then he will fail.

Jimmie tells his father about racial integration in the camps and about public speaking about his profession before the army. He tells his father that he has gone on a trek through the swamp.

Jimmie tells his parents that Col. Luminus is his regimental commander. He believes he's going to like it at Fort McClellan.

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.

Jimmie details camp life and his jobs in the camp.

Jimmie tells his sister about going to Greenville on the weekends and visiting with a family friend who took him to dinner and a movie. The work at camp is getting harder with long hikes and planes constantly flying overhead.

Jimmie writes to his sister about how hot the camp is. He tells her about the serviceman's insurance policy.

Jimmie tells his father he might get a Christmas furlough. He says he received the peanuts that his parents sent.

Jimmie talks about the possibility of a furlough. He talks about how his Christmas was and the presents and cards that he received. He says that his friend Jack will be coming by at some point.

Jimmie says that he will be in charge of the heaters and that there are some men being sent to Alabama, but thankfully he is not one of them. He remarks on his father's health and says that he is glad he is feeling better.

Jimmie tells his father that a new group of men are coming in the next day which he is happy about, because he has been keeping busy doing odd jobs around camp. He's one of the company firemen (which means he inspects the furnace room daily.). Jimmie…

Tells his father about issues in camp with the hot temperatures, red clay soil, and hot water heater. He says that they received more clothing and rifles.

Jimmie tells his father about the Officer's Training Program including classes. He lists his new address at Fort Benning. Jimmie says that he does not like that his classes are mixed with African Americans.

Jimmie talks about the weather and his dailly activities including working with anti-tank guns and mortars. He talks about the price of his uniform and gas rationing in the camp. He is hoping to get leave soon.

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…

Jimmie says the mail service is better than at Ft. Benning. Jimmie expects to see his Uncle Archie soon. Jimmie is advising his father on his health and finding a doctor to help.

Jimmie tells his father that none of the men know their standings which he thinks is to keep them on their toes. He talks about his tactics course and a river crossing demonstration that he saw. He encloses pictures that his friend Otey took.

Jimmie tells his mother that he will remain at the camp permanently to be an instructor.

Jimmie says that work has been busy with a 10 mile hike and rifle training. He says he can't come home for Thanksgiving, but he might be able to get a Christmas furlough.

Jimmie tells his mother about a trip to Greenville with a friend and he finds out there are a few girls colleges that he wanted to visit a friend at one of the nearby schools. He tells her about all the people writing to him since he joined the army.

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.

Jimmie says there is little he can tell her except that he is at sea and is doing well.

Jimmie tells his mother that he is waiting for further orders on his transfer. Jimmie went to the dog races in Jacksonville. He says that wild hogs run around everywhere in Florida.

Jimmie talks about how hard working the men are. He talks about the hours that he works. Jimmie talks about the move to Camp Blanding.

Jimmie talks about the men in the bivouac and that it has been cold. He tells his mother that he enjoyed his visit home with her. Jimmie talks about Camp Blanding's features and how different it is from the other camps that he's been to.