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Letter, Lt. C. E. Sammetinger to Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr., Fort McClellan, AL, August 2, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.
Letter, William R. Yonker to Carrie and Nancy, San Francisco, CA, August 19, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He talks about what he is doing in New Guinea.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], August 18, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his family about the animals that he is seeing. He also tells his mother that he got a surplus of money that was sent to her.
Letter, Bruce [Perrin?] to Mr. Humbert, Richmond, VA, August 17, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, August 16, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about Frances' letter regarding their trip to the farm.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, August 16, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the rifle range training during the week. Jimmie has to arrange a dance to boost morale. He's trying to get enough girls to attend it. He talks about insurance and final paperwork regarding his father's death.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, August 13, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother about getting settled back in since he went home.
Letter, Ran Cabell to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Ft. Story, VA, August 10, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Carrie and Nancy Monteith, August 1, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about enjoying his work as it feels worthwhile and is mostly outdoors.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, July 9, 1945 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about his plans for work when he returns home, but dreads the training at M.I.T. he is going to have to go through again.
Letter, Mrs. E. E. White, Jr. [Marion] to Miss Nancy Monteith, Oakland Park, FL, July 9, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, Mrs. Frank U. Humbert to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, Covington, VA, July 9, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Edith Clark [Cordles?] to Mrs. and Miss [Nancy] Monteith, Richmond, VA, July 9, 1944, (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, Elizabeth M. Miller to Mrs. James W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, July 9, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, [Cabell Drysdale?] to Mrs. J. [W.] B. Monteith, Waynesboro, VA, July 9, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He also talks about his vacation and talks about his parents and their health.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, July 7, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Bob Ryce to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Manila, July 4, 1945 (Ms1990_062)
Bob writes a letter of sympathy to Mrs. Monteith upon learning of Jimmie's death. He talks about how he knew him in high school.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, July 30, 1945 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about his relief coming in to replace him. He also talks about the possibilities for his next duty assignment.
Letter, JWM [Mr. J. W. Monteith] to [Nancy Monteith], Elizabeth City, NC, July 30, 1940 (Ms1990_062)
Mr. Monteith tells his daughter about his trip to the farm and what they have been doing.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, July 29, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about visiting his Uncle Archie. He talks about his living quarters.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mr. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, July 28, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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…
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, July 27, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
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…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], July 27, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Henry Butler to Mrs. James W. Monteith, Ft. Monroe, VA, July 26, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, Mrs. [Frances] R. P. M. to Mrs. [J. W.?] Monteith, Richmond, VA, July 25, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter updating Mrs. Monteith on what Bob's wife, Frances has been doing.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, July 24, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about how he previously has wanted sea duty, but now has duty he likes on the island working with radar gear he's familiar with.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, Sicily, Italy, July 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmy to Mrs. [J. W.?] Monteith, July 23, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Archie [Monteith?] to Mrs. J. W. Monteith [and Nancy], Birmingham, AL, July 23, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie and talking about hwo close he got to Jimmie while he was at Fort McClellan.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Cambridge, MA, July 22, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, July 21, 1945 (Ms1990_062)
Bob explains how he will be getting home and the reason for the delay. He talks about also taking a vacation in Hawaii before coming home.
Letter, Mr. and Mrs. [Helen] Louis Benjamin Sheppard to Miss Nancy Monteith, Goldboro, NC, July 21, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, July 20, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Bob talks about finding out that Jimmie was killed in action.
Letter, Alf to Mrs. J.W. Monteith and Nancy, Birmingham, AL, July 20, 1949 (Ms1990_062)
A letter thanking Mrs. Monteith for the flowers after his mother's passing. He explains how she died.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, July 2, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his parents that Col. Luminus is his regimental commander. He believes he's going to like it at Fort McClellan.
Letter, Robert P. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, July 19, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Anniston, AL, July 19, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, [Nellie?] B. Rich to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Baltimore, MD, July 18, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. She also updates Mrs. Monteith on Jack Rich's whereabouts.
Letter, Mrs. [Adelaide] G. Waddy Wilde to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, July 18, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, Elmer C. Pedrick to Mrs. J. W. Monteith [and Nancy], Weekapaug, RI, July 18, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, Frieda Dietz to Miss Nancy Monteith, Richmond, VA, July 18, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter giving Nancy a handkerchief that her mother has always told her has "started her on a journey".
Letter, Evelyn to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Staunton, VA, July 17, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, Capt. B. Alex Lipscomb to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, [San Francisco, CA?], July 17, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He also talks about what other people are doing and where they are living.
Letter, Mary Sweeny to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Albany, NY, July 17, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. She talks about knowing Jimmie in high school and double dating with him some.
Letter, Jack Branch to Mrs. [J. W.] Monteith, Albany, NY, July 15, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie and how important he was to the whole community.
Letter, Maribeth O'Donnell to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Richmond, VA, July 15, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Miss Nancy Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, July 15, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie writes to his sister about how hot the camp is. He tells her about the serviceman's insurance policy.
Letter, S/Sgt Robin Frayser Jr. to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Sr., Richmond, VA, July 14, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
Letter, [Hellan?] Millson to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Roanoke, VA, July 14, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He talks about having no hope of leaving the Phillipines a year earlier, but now is reminded of his friends who are still in China and the Phillipines.
Letter, James [E.] Martin to Mrs. J. W. Monteith and Family, Camp Davis, NC, July 14, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
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