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Description

This handwritten letter, dated July 13, 1943, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma where he is stationed, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter discusses the confidential fact that he has been "alerted for overseas duty" and instructs her not to tell anyone. The letter goes on to encourage her to "keep her chin up" and reminds her that he is fighting for her and their child's freedom. He ends the letter describing how wonderful it will be to be reunited with her when the war is over and how much he loves her. The letter is written on Camp Gruber, Oklahoma stationary with the Army eagle logo in the top center. The envelope is postmarked Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, July 14, 1943.

Publication Date

7-14-1943

Time Period

1940-1949

Subjects

United States--Army; World War II, 1939-1945

Keywords

Through the Lines: Letters From the Homefront, 1917-1945

Geographic Location

Camp Gruber (Okla.)

Object Type

text

Format (original)

Correspondence: 4 leaves

Format (digital)

PDF

Digital ID

MFM_MSS-819_1943-07_Letter-007_0001s

Source

Mississippi State University Libraries, Special Collections Manuscripts Division, MSS 819, Lt. Col. Rollin S. Armstrong Collection, Box 1, Folder 2

Repository

Manuscripts

Digital Publisher

Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version)

Rights

Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.

Contact Information

For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.

Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, July 14, 1943

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