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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 recently. He received the pictures of her and the rest of his family and showed them to the other…

World War II Alumnus - Aviation Cadet U.S.N.R.

Class HB Hopper Car No.73600

Class HB Hopper Car No.73600

Class HB Hopper Car No.73500

Class HA Hopper Car No.86355

Soldiers Returning Home to Roanoke, Virginia - Advertisement for Railroad

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 homefront in England, including bombings.

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

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 Christmas furlough.

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

Jimmie says that Uncle Archie is getting married on the upcoming weekend. Jimmie talks about the weather. He tells his mother that he has gained weight. Jimmie talks about censorship of letters.

Jack talks about wanting to go see Mrs. Festy in Dorset soon, but hasn't had the time yet. He updates her on what has been going on, without any war news.

Helen thanks Nancy for sending a "foreign" letter to her from a Reynold's brother in Rome. She also says that Bob has been in the hospital with sever colitis and a high temperature.

Glade Spring Station-1932

V.P.I. Alumnus

Bob talks about his work setting up and learning to use the equipment. He talks about his C.O. and everyone's feelings towards him.

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.

Class G-4 Gondola Car No.70636

Mail Car

Old Mail Car

Baggage and Mail Car No.259

Old Passenger Car Interior

Jimmie talks about the weather at camp. He thinks that victory for the Allied powers is becoming a reality. Jimmie talks about censorship of mail. Jimmie is going to Uncle Archie's wedding in the next day at 8 pm.

Jimmie talks about being the mail censor and having to take time reading over the men's letters. Jimmie says that he heard that coal was hard to get back in the States. Jimmie says he's living in a building for the first time since Camp Croft.

Bob talks about trying to find Christmas presents for his mother and Nancy. He talks about being offered another job, but turning it down, because he feels his current job is too important.

Jimmie talks about his work everyday at the rifle range. He says that he served as Best Man in Uncle Archie's wedding. He talks about his friend Jack Rich getting a commission and staying near Virginia Beach.

Bob talks about the places he's going to be training next, San Clemente Island, the Mohave Desert, and Pearl Harbor. He talks about the recreational activities he does and reflects on his wife's visit.

A postcard with a newspaper clipping entitled "Thanksgiving" by George C. McIntosh with a note at the bottom from Bessie.

Class H2A Hopper Car No.22272

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

World War II Alumnus

Bob talks about trying to find Christmas presents for his mother and Nancy. Bob talks about how work has not been very busy for 10 days.

Class 11-a Hopper Car No.92000

Class H-11a Hopper Car #92000

Jimmie talks about the history of the 16th infantry. Jimmie thinks that this is the last Christmas he won't be home for. He talks about the reasoning for censorship.

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

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia; Thursday, November 28, 1963, page 1

The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia; Friday, November 29, 1963, page 27

Waving Goodbye

Bob warns Nancy not to have the cateye of the ring heated when she's getting it resized. He also talks about the victory in the Philippines.

A newspaper clipping is attached with the headline "Lt. Comdr. Ralph Jones Aboard Enterprise." Lt. Comdr. Jones is married to Mr. E. M. Cabell's granddaughter.

Henry tells Carrie that he received the newspapers about Cousin Ernest's death. He then goes on to update her on the happenings of various people.

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

Cindy Bertelsen (left), Jean Robbins (right)

Jean Robbins (left), Sandy Bosworth (right)

Cindy Bertelsen (left), Jean Robbins (right)

Emmel, (Seaman in mirror) Barton, Bertelsen (l ro r; Robbins w/back to camera)

Doug Seaman, Sandy Bosworth, Aaron Purcell (l to r)