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Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 26, 1943
Description: Jimmy’s mother might visit Florida and he thinks he can get time off one weekend to see her. Jimmy explains a bit about shooting practice. Cameras are not allowed in the new camp.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18671

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 4, 1943
Description: Back on the night shift for school, lots of the boys are looking forward to visiting New York together. Jimmy plans to see Amy.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18664

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 6, 1943
Description: Jimmy is very pleased with his trip to New York City, but sad that he did not get to see Amy. He plans to visit again if possible.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18665

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 9, 1943
Description: Jimmy finished school, went on a tour of the factory, and is preparing to relocate to Panama City, Florida, where there is a pressure chamber to simulate high altitude. He will visit New York City again to see Amy.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18666

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 12, 1943
Description: Jimmy sends a postcard so that his family doesn’t worry
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18696

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 17 or 24, 1943
Description: Jimmy is still in the US, although the return address he uses will be his oversees mailing address. When he does go overseas he will have more training before going into combat. This letter does not include a written date but it is most likely from either July 17 or 24.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18697

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 3, 1943
Description: Jimmy is glad his father visited him before the squadron left Louisiana. He will be able to disclose his overseas address in his next letter.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18694

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 30, 1943
Description: The first letter that Jimmy sends from overseas is censored. He wonders how the war is going in Italy.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18698

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 8, 1943
Description: Jimmy sends v-mail saying he misses all his family and hopes Billy can stay out of the army.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18695

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - March 10, 1943
Description: Jimmy enjoys the comforts, accommodations, and level of freedom at Barksdale.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18679

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