Browse Items (33327 total)
Sort by:
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, January 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, January 30, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the new men in the company and his interactions with them.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, July 29, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about visiting his Uncle Archie. He talks about his living quarters.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, November 12, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, November 18, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, November 21, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, November 24, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, November 4, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, November 9, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, October 13, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, October 29, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, October 7, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 13, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 2, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about finances.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 21, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 27, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 30, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 6, 1942 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Jacksonville, FL, March 29, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie is in Jacksonville for a vacation. He says that he is hoping to transfer into the 30th division from the 119th. He needs her to send money to move again and for his time in Jacksonville.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, New Brunswick, NJ, April 9, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says he is at port of embarkation and that they shouldn't worry about him. He says that he saw New York, but very little as he travelled through.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, North Africa, May 3, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says that it has been steadily raining for several days in North Africa and he has had "a regular engineering project" to drain the water. He tells a story about a soldier and an arab boy trying to make a deal over a knife.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [England], February 1, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about having a battalion dance for the officers. He mentions having been to Troina and Randazzio and lists the officers' names who were mentioned in the papers while in these two places.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [England], February 27, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie tells his mother how the English name their homes on a post by the front gate. Jimmie says that in April he will have been overseas for a year.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [England], March 17, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says that they have been working hard without many leaves. Jimmie talks about his friend Johney who is one of the best 81 mm motor men in the army. Jimmie includes pictures from his time in Sicily.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [England], March 19, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about how his brother has gone overseas in the Pacific.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [England], March 26, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says that the men are playing baseball in the spring weather. He says that he planned on going to a movie and then listening to Churchhill's speech.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [England], Sunday, March 20, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the army chaplain, Father Deery, and how he helps out the regiment. Jimmie sent two more photos to his mother.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], August 18, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], July 27, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], November 12, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
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…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], November 21, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Europe], November 28, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
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.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [North Africa], May 17, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says that he's had time to go swimming and play ball recently. He asks his mother to buy a present for his friend from his allotment check.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [North Africa], May 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says that he's traveled across the majority of North Africa through all the major cities. He describes everything he's seen.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, [Sicily], October 10, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
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 describes what he saw. He compares Palermo to Jacksonville, FL. Jimmie doesn't believe that the war…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, April 05, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie details his visit with his cousin Clara in London.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, April 09, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie traveled back into London. Jimmie says he went to see two movies: a comedy and "There Shall Be No Night."
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, April 15, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the pictures that he received from his mother.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, April 22, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about England and the kindness of the people there. Jimmie has been overseas for one year on this date. He tells of the good weather to play baseball in.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, December 24, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about how the English are being so kind to him, inviting him to dinner for Christmas. He talks about his three days with his friend Jack Rich in London. Jimmy talks about going to see a musical show called "Strike a New Note." Jimmie…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, December 27, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie says that mail has been very slow. Jimmie talks about his busy holiday going to meals and parties in London. Jimmie hears of General George Patton getting publicity, but says that Allen and Roosevelt should also get some credit as heroes.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, December 5, 1943 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the news from the Richmond Times-Dispatch in regard to labor strikes in the U.S. trying to raise their wages. He says that Americans at home don't really know there is a war going on if they aren't directly connected by it. He says…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, February 3, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about high prices of everything in different parts of the world. Jimmie talks about his friend Henry J. who was deferred until his baby was born. Jimmie believes the army is helping more people than it is hurting, making them better men.…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, January 1, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie refers to himself as a "boy" who wants nothing more than to be at home with his Mother. Jimmie talks about a "Scottie dog" named Roscoe hanging around the company and about another dog named Dagwood that was brought from Sicily. Jimmie says he…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, January 17, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
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 he has been on special duty and able to live in a hotel for a few days. Jimmie says that while in…
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, January 21, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about experiencing "real English weather" of rain. Jimmie talks about Roscoe, the dog, entertaining the soldiers.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, January 26, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
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 together in London.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, March 27, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie said the movie he went to see was "Sweet Rosie O'Grady." Jimmie says that he prefers American girls to English girls. He tells a story about a cow chasing him through a field. Jimmie asks his mother not to worry about him.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, May 09, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie remarks on Nancy's trip to Florida and tells one of his Jacksonville memories.
Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J.W. Monteith, England, May 14, 1944 (Ms1990_062)
Jimmie talks about the pictures that he received from Nancy in Florida. He talks about animals in Africa and Sicily. He tries to reassure his mother not to worry about the news in the papers and on the radio.