Jimmie talks about his friends in the outfit. Jimmie talks about being put in the 16th Infantry Regiment, part of the 1st Division. He says that he's in a combatant outfit. Jimmie learned to float in the Mediterranean Sea
Jimmie describes the spring. He watches the birds build their nests. He mentions how some people he knows have been to New Caledonia and there isn't much there. He concludes his letter by saying that he hopes the girls will be spending time in theā¦
Jimmie tells his mother that he wishes she could get more gas so that she could come and go as often as she wants. He tells her that he is doing fine and that they should take care of themselves.
Jimmie tells his mother that he is sending a little silver box from a lady he met. He says that he hopes his mother and Nancy are planning to spend the summer at the farm.
A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Cadet Cabell Brand, the Cabell's grandson, returning to VMI after serving in the Army to finish his degree.
A newspaper clipping is attached with the headline "The Fayette Tribune Pays Tribute to E. M. Cabell." The article says that Mr. Cabell just celebrated his 82nd birthday.
A newspaper clipping is attached with the headline "Hugh McGuire Brand Transferred to Washington by Navy." Hugh McGuire Brand is the grandson of Mr. E. M. Cabell.
A newspaper clipping is attached with the headline "Lt. Comdr. Ralph Jones Aboard Enterprise." Lt. Comdr. Jones is married to Mr. E. M. Cabell's granddaughter.
Photographs Some are of Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., J. W. Monteith, Sr. and Nancy Monteith. taken at an unknown location. Other photos include D-Day photos and photos of soldiers.