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A postcard from the Cabell Coal Company with a newspaper clipping talking about a Navy Vessel being named after Lietenant Acree.

A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Cadet Cabell Brand, the Cabell's grandson, returning to VMI after serving in the Army to finish his degree.

A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Mrs. E. M. Cabell celebrating her 78th birthday.

A postcard with a newspaper clipping talking about Mrs. Woodrow Wilson visiting Mrs. and Mrs. E. M. Cabell.

E.M. Cabell sends a newspaper clipping about the occasion of Mrs. Monteith recieving the Congressional Medal of Honor for Jimmie.

Frances writes a short note talking about how she has no paper.

Notes Jimmie Monteith's address change as he goes to Fort Benning, GA.

This postcard tells Mrs. Monteith of how to address letters to him. It says that he is in an unassigned company.

Newspaper clipping of the death of Lieut. John W. Acree, presumably the Cabell's son-in-law.

This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through March 31, 1961.

This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through September 30, 1961.

This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through December 31, 1961.

This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through June 30, 1962.

This card notes Mrs. Monteith's donations to the church through March 31, 1962.

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.

Laverne, Archie's wife, notifies Mrs. Monteith of his passing

Written insert say that Jimmie received a box of delicious candy.

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

Typed manuscript of "Jimmie W. Monteith '41 Virginia Tech's D-Day Hero" by John A. Coulter II published in the Corps Review Vo13, #1 Fall 1994 .

Jimmie talks about the delay in mail. And hopes that his brother, Bob, can stay stationed in the U.S. for a while longer.

Jimmie talks about the four-day leave he just returned from with Jack Rich in London. He talks about getting a package from his mother and from Bob.

Jimmie tells his mother that he is sending a little silver box from a lady he met. He says that he hopes his mother and Nancy are planning to spend the summer at the farm.

Jimmie tells his mother that he wishes she could get more gas so that she could come and go as often as she wants. He tells her that he is doing fine and that they should take care of themselves.

Jimmie talks about the Thanksgiving meal he had. He talks about the kitten that he has been living with which he has named Jimmie.

Jimmie talks about getting Valentine cards from Nancy. Jimmie talks about the things he would like to do in England, but doesn't have the time to.

Jimmie says that after the war is over, he's going to take a month off and loaf. He says that he is well, but very busy.

Jimmie describes the spring. He watches the birds build their nests. He mentions how some people he knows have been to New Caledonia and there isn't much there. He concludes his letter by saying that he hopes the girls will be spending time in the…

Jimmie says that he is in England. He says that he expects to see Jack Rich and his cousin Clara soon.

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

Jimmie talks about the delay in mail both ways. Jimmie tells his mother that Africa is very different from the U.S.

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

He tells his mother that he is in North Africa. He talks about the Arabs and what they look like and wear.

Jimmie talks about his friends in the outfit. Jimmie talks about being put in the 16th Infantry Regiment, part of the 1st Division. He says that he's in a combatant outfit. Jimmie learned to float in the Mediterranean Sea

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

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

Jimmie talks about the delay in mail.

Jimmie talks about the 1st Division losing 25 bags of mail. Jimmie talks about how the people are picking almonds and it reminds him of home.

Jimmie talks about sending silver from Algiers back home. He is trying to find a present in Sicily to send home.

Jimmie talks about the delay in mail.

Jimmie talks about being promoted to 1st Lieutenant. He is sending a shawl home to his mother.

Jimmie talks about receiving a booklet from the churches of Ginter Park. He says that they landed at Geala and have reached Enna and Tronina since.

Jimmie tells his mother that the mail is flowing smoothly again.

Jimmie says he has not gotten to his outfit yet. Jimmie says that the French control everything and that he's beginning to understand the arabs more.