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Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, February 3, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

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Title

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, February 3, 1944 (Ms1990_062)

Description

Jimmie talks about high prices of everything in different parts of the world. Jimmie talks about his friend Henry J. who was deferred until his baby was born. Jimmie believes the army is helping more people than it is hurting, making them better men. Jimmie reflects on how he felt when his father died and he had to leave his family while he came overseas.

Date

2/3/1944

Type

Letters

Identifier

Ms1990_062_F07_1944_0203