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Jimmie says that everyone at the camp is in better spirits. Jimmie talks about his travels back to camp. He talks about going to an officers dinner…
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Jimmie says that the English are using as much American slang as the Americans do. Jimmie is impressed by how the English use their land. He says that…
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Meriwether asks Nancy about the car accident. She says that David is on a destroyer escort and now she is worried about him.
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Detail sections for work stations, cabinetry, storage spaces on first and second floors, printed as part of a set of construction drawings for…
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Bob talks about traveling to the Portsmouth and Boston Navy Yards over the weekend. He talks about the exams he's having before he gets to go back to…
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She talks about her trip to Switzerland and the affair that she had during her stay. She also talks about failing a French exam so has to take it…
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Jimmie talks about experiencing "real English weather" of rain. Jimmie talks about Roscoe, the dog, entertaining the soldiers.
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Jimmie tells his mother that because of his duties, he missed the trip to Alabama. He remarks on his father's health and the fact that he's not…
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Details, including elevations, sections, perspective, and floor plan views, for ground floor stairs, printed as part of a set of construction drawings…
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Jimmie talks about the weather. He has been put in charge of homing pidgeons. Jimmie will be in charge of training the new trainees in their first…
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Bob talks about traveling to and from Hueneme. He also talks about asking his wife to send some clothes to him.
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Jimmie talks about his health being good except for a small cold while in Sicily. Jimmie says Jack's baby was born on December 16th while they were…
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Jack tells Mrs. Monteith that he's sorry for her loss. He talks about getting ready to move to an Island for training soon. There is also a newspaper…
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Lt. Smith talks about his visit with Mrs. Vesty and tour of the camp Jimmie was in. There is a drawing of the camp on one of the pages.
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Jimmie tells his father that a new group of men are coming in the next day which he is happy about, because he has been keeping busy doing odd jobs…
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A newspaper clipping is attached with the headline "The Fayette Tribune Pays Tribute to E. M. Cabell." The article says that Mr. Cabell just…
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Bob talks about his mother getting her car back. He talks about running problems all through the night for work.
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Bob thanks his mother and Nancy for the Christmas presents.
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Pine Street and Vine Terrace building elevations for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594
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Pine Street entrance plans and interior elevations for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594
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North and courtyard elevations for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594
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Building sections for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594
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Jimmie talks about the new men in the company and his interactions with them.
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Bob tells his mother about the new instructors for his classes and the icy weather. He reflects on his mother's Christmas hosting two men who Jimmie…
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A letter from the Commonwealth of Virginia's World War II Memorial Commission notifying her that the Memorial will be completed in about a year. He is…
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Isabel thanks Mrs. Monteith for sending a package to her mother. She updates her on her family.
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Jimmie tells his mother that he would like for her to send candy about once every week or two. Jimmie talks about going to Palermo for pleasure and…
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Site and floor plan, pencil and color pencil on paper, for Margaret S. Hayward Playground rehabilitation. Project #0716
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Jimmie tells his mother that the mail is flowing smoothly again.
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Jimmie says they had a parade for the regimental commander who is leaving. The new commander is Col. Golightly. Uncle Archie got engaged. Jimmie says…
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Bob talks about the delay in sending a present for his mother and Nancy using cateyes. He talks about receiving three packages for Christmas.
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Bob talks about his friend coming to visit and having dinner with him. He talks about the campaign and how he feels about it.
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Jimmie tells his mother about a trip to Greenville with a friend and he finds out there are a few girls colleges that he wanted to visit a friend at…
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Bob talks about enjoying his day off taking a drive along the ocean and visiting Sacred Falls.
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Tells his father about issues in camp with the hot temperatures, red clay soil, and hot water heater. He says that they received more clothing and…
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Jimmie talks about how he's been busy shipping men. He says that a soldier, Private Virgil Clark might call his mother and Nancy trying to get a date…
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Letter, Sherwood Anderson to Llewellyn Jones, October 3 [1918]
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A letter from the American Red Cross expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie.
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Informs Jimmie Monteith that he has been accepted for military service.
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Jimmie says the men are about to change into winter uniforms. The men are throwing a going away party for the regimental commander, Col. Lumnis, who…
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Bob talks about his brother, Jimmie, getting a promotion and his own assignment. He talks about his plans to bring his wife to stay for a couple…
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Jimmie tells his mother that he went out and bought some winter clothing. He says he will likely get Christmas leave. Jimmie says that he is in charge…
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Jimmie reassures his mother that he's well and happy. He says that censorship of letters has gotten stricter, but he has received a lot of mail…
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The letters are between Henry Straker and his mother Clara. Henry talks about his service in the war. His mother talks about the issues on the…
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Laverne, Archie's wife, notifies Mrs. Monteith of his passing
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Jimmie says that work has been busy with a 10 mile hike and rifle training. He says he can't come home for Thanksgiving, but he might be able to get a…
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