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[Letter from C. T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr., June 30, 1938]

Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr. Caldwell begins by lamenting the year that has gone by since he retired as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Waco, and goes on to thank Willis for being a good friend. He expresses gratitude for Willis' cooperation in deciding important matters, and informs him of his appreciation for Willis and his family.

Date: June 30, 1938

Creator: Caldwell, Charles T.

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 13, 1944]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife about a photograph that his mother sent him and his cold.

Date: June 13, 1944

Creator: Smith, Merrill

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 15, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife reminding her that she loves her and Sharon and telling her that he hopes that they are having a good time in Lockhart.

Date: June 15, 1943

Creator: Smith, Merrill

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 25, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife informing her that Carroll did not get the job she was hoping for.

Date: June 25, 1943

Creator: Smith, Merrill

[Letter from Frank M. Allen to Johnie Louise Bruyere, June 13, 1936]

A letter from Frank M. Allen, registrar at Baylor University, to Johnie Louise Bruyere, on June 13, 1936. He sends her an evaluation of her work at Baylor thus far, which states the classes she has taken and the classes she needs to take to graduate.

Date: June 13, 1936

Creator: Allen, Frank M.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 1, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 1, 1943. He discusses getting more of his teeth filled, and the improvements that have been made to his outfit's camp.

Date: June 1, 1943

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 1, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 1, 1944. He went sightseeing with a friend, and declares the country in Italy to be the best looking country he has seen. He says everything is in bloom, and the grape vines and cherry trees are heavy with fruit.

Date: June 1, 1944

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 2, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 2, 1944. He asks his mother to write him so he knows she is doing well, and mentions plans to go swimming the next day. He explains how he and the men who live with him refloored their tent and put up mosquito netting and a screen door.

Date: June 2, 1944

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 6, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 6, 1943. He talks about a failed inspection, and tells them he has received a package containing rolls of film.

Date: June 6, 1943

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 6, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 6, 1944. He is glad to hear that his mother is doing well after her operation. He says things are going well in the war, and he hopes to be home in a few months, and at the very least he expects a week-long vacation soon. It will be his first vacation since going overseas. He asks his father to take some pictures of his mother, and insists that his dad get in a few pictures himself.

Date: June 6, 1944

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 7, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 7, 1943. A friend is sending him film, and he received a package of oats from home. He also says he will be able to send post cards home since the censorship ban on them has been lifted.

Date: June 7, 1943

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 8, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 8, 1943. He talks about writing and receiving letters, and says that apricots are in season where he's stationed.

Date: June 8, 1943

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 8, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 8, 1944. He is happy to hear that his mother is up and walking a bit. He asks how America took the news of the D Day invasion, and says that he thinks Hitler is on his way out. He hopes the Russians get hold of Hitler, because he thinks America would let him off too lightly. He thanks his parents for the canned goods and hard candy they sent, but asks for canned goods only in future.

Date: June 8, 1944

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 9, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 9, 1943. He tells them about his baseball team, and complains that spam is all they have to eat overseas.

Date: June 9, 1943

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 9, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 9, 1944. Beaches are off limits to soldiers, and his battalion is trying to get an EM Club for the soldiers. The Waco newspapers Willis receives from his parents are passed around the troops and eventually make their way to the Red Cross.

Date: June 9, 1944

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 12, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 12, 1943. He asks after the crops, and tells them that he's not sure when he will be promoted to corporal.

Date: June 12, 1943

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 13, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 13, 1944. His mother has returned home from the hospital, and Willis urges her to get well. He commends the speed with which the Allied armies have been moving through Italy, and still hopes that he'll be home before the end of the year.

Date: June 13, 1944

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 18, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 18, 1943. He informs his father where one of his shotguns is, and asks them to send on a message to a fellow soldier's wife.

Date: June 18, 1943

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 18, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 18, 1944. This letter is marked Letter 2 of 2. Willis and a friend went swimming recently, and plan to go again soon. It rained a lot the day before this letter was written, but Willis assures his parents that his tent didn't leak at all. A friend sends well wishes to Willis' mother, and Willis tells them to be on the lookout for magazines he is sending home.

Date: June 18, 1944

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 18, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 18, 1944. This letter is marked Letter 1 of 2. He apologizes for not writing for a few days because he lost his pen. He mentions that his hair was burned, and, although it doesn't look so good, it's easier to take care of. He promises to have some pictures made to show them. He bought two sets of cameos for his mother and aunt, but tells his mother if she wants them all he'll just buy some more for his aunt.

Date: June 18, 1944

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 19, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 19, 1943. He discusses a girl from Waco who knows his family.

Date: June 19, 1943

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 20, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 20, 1944. Churchill recently said that victory was getting closer, and Willis hopes that he will be home this year or the next spring. A boy from a ranch in Texas spent the night with Willis. He also received a long letter from a friend, Joe S. Lattimore, who said that medical school was difficult.

Date: June 20, 1944

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 21, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 21, 1943. He mentions his cousin Jimmie entering the army, and asks his parents to send him some clothes from home.

Date: June 21, 1943

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 22, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 22, 1943. He asks to be sent a subscription to Life Magazine, and mentions going to the dentist.

Date: June 22, 1943

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

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