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Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Sicily], October 10, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

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Title

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Sicily], October 10, 1943 (Ms1990_062)

Description

Jimmie tells his mother that he would like for her to send candy about once every week or two. Jimmie talks about going to Palermo for pleasure and describes what he saw. He compares Palermo to Jacksonville, FL. Jimmie doesn't believe that the war would last until 1945, but he he thinks it will still be a long while before it's over with.

Date

10/10/1943

Type

Letters

Identifier

Ms1990_062_F06_1943_1010