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A letter thanking Mrs. Monteith for the flowers after his mother's passing. He explains how she died.

Bob talks about finding out that Jimmie was killed in action.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

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.

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.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie and talking about hwo close he got to Jimmie while he was at Fort McClellan.

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.

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.

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.

A letter updating Mrs. Monteith on what Bob's wife, Frances has been doing.

Jimmie thinks that V-Mail will get home faster than regular letters. Jimmie talks about his impression of Sicily.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

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.

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…

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…

Jimmie talks about visiting his Uncle Archie. He talks about his living quarters.

Mr. Monteith tells his daughter about his trip to the farm and what they have been doing.

Jimmie talks about the delay in mail.

Bob talks about his relief coming in to replace him. He also talks about the possibilities for his next duty assignment.

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.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. Henry recalls a time when he and Jimmie were sitting in the train station in Charlottesville when he promised to take care of Mrs. Monteith for 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. This letter was dated wrong. The postmark is for July 8, 1944, so more than likely the letter was written on July 6, 1944. A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

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.

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.

Jimmie talks about swimming in the Mediterranean Sea and thinnking of home. He says that canned food gets tiresome.

A card expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. It says that she can appreciate the trying days Mrs. Monteith has had up to now.

A letter from the House of Representatives expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He says that in the memory of her son throughout America will stregthen, inspire, and give her courage.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He also talks about his vacation and talks about his parents and their health.

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 talks about how her garden is drying up and the lawn is getting brown, because the water is low in town.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

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.

Bob talks about enjoying his work as it feels worthwhile and is mostly outdoors.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.

Jimmie tells his mother about getting settled back in since he went home.

Jimmie talks about getting fresh food to eat. He talks about living in a house in Sicily.

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.

Bob talks about Frances' letter regarding their trip to the farm.

Death recognition of Jimmie W. Monteith, Sr. from the Cabell Coal Company

A letter of condolence for Jimmie's father's passing.

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.