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Jimmie talks about the men in the bivouac and that it has been cold. He tells his mother that he enjoyed his visit home with her. Jimmie talks about Camp Blanding's features and how different it is from the other camps that he's been to.

Jimmie talks about how hard working the men are. He talks about the hours that he works. Jimmie talks about the move to Camp Blanding.

Jimmie talks about the new men in the company and his interactions with them.

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 stage of training. Jimmie says that the prices in the officers mess hall have gone up.

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 soon. Jimmie talks about the weather and how the wildlife respond to it.

Jimmie hopes he can get home for leave at the end of the week. War news is going well and the Russians are doing well against the Germans as well as the U.S. is against the Japanese.

Jimmie talks about receiving the gift his mother and Nancy sent. He says that he has been the commander of company E for the past week or two.

Jimmie reflects on what the family has gone through in the past year. He tells his mother that his leave could be cancelled at any time, but it's currently set for January 8th.

Jimmie tells his mother that he isn't getting leave for Christmas, but will get it in January. He talks about what they're doing in the camp for Christmas. He talks about his friends from home who have either enlisted or been drafted.

Jimmie's grandmother tells him that she got his picture and comments on it.

Jimmie talks about camp inspections. Jimmie says he's been transferred to Company B as an instructor. Jimmie believes the war will be over before Christmas 1943.

Jimmie tells his mother that he has been eating the candy that she sent him. He tells his mother that he can get her nylon stockings and silk.

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.

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 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.

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 of planning a party for all the newlyweds.

Jimmie talks about the young ages (mostly below 23) of the new group of men. He says that he found a friend from Richmond. He is sending photos to his mother of his Uncle Archie and Laverne.

Jimmie talks about the work he is doing. He says that the girls he has seen in Alabama don't measure up to the girls in Virginia.

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 when he's nearby.

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 that while the men were at the rifle range, the executive officer tried to commit suicide by…

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 is being shipped off.

Jimmie talks about the weather at camp. He asks his mother to have Nancy try to find a shirt for him downtown. Bob has applied for a comission in the Navy, but Jimmie wishes he hadn't because he thinks they were about to stop drafting men in his…

Jimmie talks about the older ages (thirties and fourties) of the men in the camps, especially the ones with college degrees. He says that his Uncle Archie is trying to find a way into the service. There are transportation issues everywhere. He says…

Jimmie talks about how being single ensures that someone is always trying to set you up on a date. Jimmie says that this time he is going to have some time to rest before the new shipment of men come in.

Jimmie says they had a busy week shipping troops all over America. He and his assistant, Sergeant Parker, helped to ship men to their destinations. Jimmie says he has a date to go on a picnic with Captain Harris and his wife.

Jimmie talks about the dance being a success. He talks about Col. Francis Lumnis who he has gotten close to. Jimmie says some of the men he works with are being sent to Virginia and that is where he hopes to go.

Jimmie talks about finances.

Jimmie talks about a mix up in insurance. He also believes that he will be staying at the camp for a while.

Jimmie talks about the new ampetheatre built at Fort McClellan.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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…

Jimmie tells his father about what the anti-tank gun crew have to do. He says that if the soldier has fait in himself and his weapon, then he will succeed. But if he gets scared, then he will fail.

Jimmie tells his father that he hopes he is getting better and to not let the doctors worry him. Jimmie gives his opinion about doctors and their usefulness. Jimmie says that he hasn't had a bad case of poison oak in a while since taking some sugar…

Jimmie tells his mother that he wishes his father would get better. He tells his mom that she and his dad don't need to worry because he can take care of himself. Jimmie details life in the camp on the weekends.

Jimmie talks about the weather and his dailly activities including working with anti-tank guns and mortars. He talks about the price of his uniform and gas rationing in the camp. He is hoping to get leave soon.

Jimmie tells his mother that he went to see Uncle Archie again on the weekend. Details his schedule in the came.

Jimmie details camp life and his jobs in the camp.

Jimmie tells his mother about machine gun training in the camp. Jimmie visited his Uncle Archie in Birmingham, AL. the previous weekend and details his trip.

Jimmie tells his father about racial integration in the camps and about public speaking about his profession before the army. He tells his father that he has gone on a trek through the swamp.

Jimmie tells his mother about training, his past two weekends off, and his upcoming trip to Atlanta, GA and Greenville, SC.

Jimmie describes a blackout in the camp to practice for an air raid. One of his friends set him up on a date for the upcoming weekend.