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Bob talks about the delay in mail coming through and receiving letters from the Techgram and the V.P.I. Alumni Fund. He talks about his current job and that when it ends, he doesn't know what job he will be given.

Jimmie tells his mother about conditions in North Africa. He mentions the news of coal strikes back home.

James writes a letter commemorating a year since Jimmie died.

Jimmie tells his mother that training is getting harder even though he thought it would ease up after the first part. He says that there were military representatives from South American countries visiting the camp. Their demonstration was…

Bob talks about wanting to see his daughter, Fran. He talks about his housing situation and playing tennis.

Bob talks about the recent invasion of Normandy on D-Day 06/06/1944.

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.

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

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter from the Richmond News Leader returning her pictures and letters from Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

Bob talks about his recent trip from New Caledonia. He says that he's going to school again and talks about receiving Jimmie's photograph.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter from the board of Governors expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter thanking Mrs. Pettus for sending a letter of condolence to Mrs. J. W. Monteith. She talks about where Jimmie was before the invasion and the day he was killed.

Bob talks about how he thinks Jimmie is getting along in Europe, because his mother is worrying. He talks about his daughter growing up and the scarves he sent home for his mother and his wife.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter from the Virginia Conservation Commission expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter from the American Red Cross expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

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.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

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

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

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

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. She talks about knowing Jimmie in high school and double dating with him some.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He also talks about what other people are doing and where they are living.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

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

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. She also updates Mrs. Monteith on Jack Rich's whereabouts.

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.

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.

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