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Tax Receipt, West Point Mississippi to Fenton and Bogan, November 4, 1958

City of West Point Tax Collector's Office

This tax receipt for the City of West Point was issued to Fenton and Bogan on November 4, 1958 for fifteen dollars. The receipt is signed by Anna Sizemore.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to Juliette Chamberlin, January 18, 1946

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated January 18, 1946, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter describes his movements over the past several days and how he ended up back where he started. The letter goes on to describe the likelihood that he will not be back home in time for his sister's wedding. The letter is signed "Dearest love, Son." Some notes are written in pencil along the bottom of the last page and the sideways across the top of the first page. Two notecards addressed to Juliette from N. Kelly that contain continuations of the penciled notes are included with the letter. The two cards are postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, February 12, 1946 and include purple three cent stamps. The air mail envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service, A. P. O., January 19, 1946 and includes a red six cent air mail postage stamp. The penciled notes continue longways across the front and back of the envelope.
Note to Dad from Buddy, Undated.

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This undated note is written to Dad from Buddy, (W. N. Bogan, Sr. from his son, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr.) and reads "To Dad From Buddy who thinks of you a lot even if he doesn't write so much."
Postcard, Kay Bogan, Jr., to Her Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, May 1, 1945

Kay Bogan

This postcard, dated May 1, 1945, is written from Kay Bogan in Meridian, Mississippi to her mother, Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The note describes how good it was to see her recently and what her dentist appointment was like. The card is postmarked, Meridian, Mississippi, May 2, 1945 and includes a green one cent postage stamp. The front of the postcard is a cartoon depiction of a man wearing eyeglasses and a graduation cap with a tobacco pipe in his mouth and a book in his hands. The books is backwards and upside down and reads "How to be Smart". The title across the top of the postcard reads "This is CBS...The Columbia Broadcasting System" and "Tom Howard" is behind the cartoon man. The postcard description text on the back reads "Phillip Morris presents IT PAYS TO BE IGNORANT...a hilarious quiz where Tom Howard and his daffy team of experts prove that it pays to listen! Tune In Every Friday!"
Letter, Kay Bogan to Juliette Chamberlin, January 18, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated January 18, is written from Kay Bogan in Meridian, Mississippi to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter discusses how upset Kay's parents are that her brother, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr., is in France and some personal news. The letter is signed "Love ya lots, Kay" and does not include an envelope.
Letters, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to Juliette Chamberlin, October 18 and 29, and November 9, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This group of letters were written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi and were grouped in one envelope. The handwritten letter dated October 18, 1945 describes the job he's been doing, his recreational activities, and discusses news from home. The letter dated October 29, 1945 discusses his lack of correspondence, the boxes he's received, and an upcoming move. The letter dated November 9, 1945 describes the cold weather, his recreational activities, and sporting events. Five black and white photographs of his travels are included with the letters. The postmark on the air mail envelope is too faded to read. A red six cent air mail postage stamp is in the upper right. "Nuremberg GR Oct 18-29-Nov 9-45" is written in red along the bottom of the envelope. Dates are written in pencil on the back of the envelope.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to Alma Weeks, March 14, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated March 14, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in France to Mrs. M. J. (Alma) Weeks in West Point, Mississippi. The letter thanks her for writing to him and discusses what his camp is like. The letter is signed "Love, Neill." The air mail envelope is postmarked U. s. Army Postal Service, March 17, 1945 and includes a red six cent air mail postage stamp in the upper right. An army examiner ink stamp is in the lower left with a signature below it.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, April 24, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated April 24, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter informs them that he is back with the battalion instead of at headquarters. The letter goes on to discuss a family friend who was wounded in battle and his guilt at not having been at the frontlines. The letter is signed "Devotedly, Buddy." The envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service April 30, 1945.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, April 27, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated April 27, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter expresses how relieved he is to have more interesting duties. The letter is signed "All my love, Buddy." The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service No. 3, May 8, 1945.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, August 12, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated August 12, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter discusses the news he's hearing about the Pacific and speculates that the war will be over soon. The letter goes on to describe how he felt when he first heard about the atomic bomb and his fears of it's future misuse. The letter is signed "Dearest love to all, Buddy." The air mail envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service A. P. O., August 19, 1945 and two red six cent air mail postage stamps are in the upper right.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, August 26, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated August 26, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter explains that his days are pretty much the same and describes his daily activities and complains that the Army's "much publicized Educational and Recreational Program" as it "hasn't touched us." The letter goes on to describe the nearby city and what is left of them after the war. The letter concludes with discussions of news from home. The letter is signed "Devotedly, Buddy" and a purple postmark for West Point, Mississippi, September 6, 1945 is in the right lower third of the last page. The air mail envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service, August 30, 1945 and a red six cent air mail postage stamp is in the upper right. A purple postmark for West Point, Mississippi, September 6, 1945 is in the lower left.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, February 11, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated February 11, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in France to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes the differences in the new camp location and how they're set up, the difference in food, and all of the correspondence he's received. The letter goes on to discuss his thoughts on Russia's war efforts. The letter is signed "Devotedly, Buddy." The air mail envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service, February 16, 1945. An army examiner ink stamp is in the lower left with a signature beneath it.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, February 27, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated February 27, 1945, is written from W.N. Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in France to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter updates his family on what packages he's received, what he needs and doesn't need them to send them, and why. The letter goes on to speculate on the German Propaganda he's heard over the radio and describe how "backwards" the towns he's seen in France appear to be. The letter is signed "Devotedly, Buddy." No envelope is included.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, July 11, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated July 11, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter acknowledges some older mail he's finally receiving and discusses news from home. The letter is signed "Much love to everyone, Buddy."
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, July 1, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated July 1, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter updates them on the mail situation, discusses news from home, and describes his work and responsibilities. The letter is signed "All my love, Buddy." A purple postmark for West Point, Mississippi, August 9, 1945 is in the lower right of the last page. The envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service A. P. O., July 12, 1945 and West Point, Mississippi, August 9, 1945. A red six cent air mail postage stamp is in the upper right.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, March 4, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated March 4, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in France to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter updates them on the plethora of mail and packages he's finally receiving and explains why he hasn't written to a particular family his mom mentioned. The letter goes on to describe what he's been doing. The letter is signed "Devotedly, Buddy." The air mail envelope is postmarked twice. The first postmark is for U. S. Army Postal Service, March 7, 1945 and the second postmark is for West Point, Mississippi, March 30, 1945. A red six cent air mail postage stamp is in the upper right and an army examiner ink stamp is in the lower left with a signature beneath it.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, October 14, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated October 14, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes how dull things are at camp what the conditions are like in his platoon. The letter goes on to discuss news from home. The letter is signed "Dearest love, Buddy."
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, October 29, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated October 29, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter explains that he hasn't had much to write about and describes how terrible the mail situation is. The letter goes on to inform them that he is getting ready to move again as soon as the current job is done and describes what recreational activities he's participated in.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, September 14, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated September 14, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is traveling in France on furlough to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes his trip and the places he's visited. The letter is signed "Love, Buddy."
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, September 23, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated September 23, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he his furloughed in Scotland to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes all that he's seen and been doing while traveling on furlough. The letter describes the Scottish people as being "much nicer than the English and very outspoken in their preference for everything American." The letter is signed "Love, Buddy." The envelope is postmarked New York, New York, September 27, 1945 and the postage is designated as free.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, September 9, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated September 9, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes where he is living now and what he is doing . The letter goes on to discuss news from home and a family friend who was injured in the war. The letter concludes with speculating on what he should do when he returns from deployment. The letter is signed "Your devoted son, Buddy." The air mail envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service A. P. O. Oct 31, 1945.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Grandmother, Mrs. P. F. Fenton, March 8, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated March 8, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in France to his Grandmother, Mrs. P. F. Fenton, in West Point, Mississippi. The letter discusses news from home. The letter is signed "All my love, Son." The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service No. 3, March 19, 1945.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, May 29, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated May 29, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Belgium to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan, in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes a boat trip he took and all that he saw and did. The letter is signed "Devotedly, Buddy." The envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service, May 30, 1945 and a red six cent air mail postage stamp in the upper right.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, May 8, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten, dated May 8, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan, in West Point, Mississippi. The letter sends her love for Mother's Day. He goes on to say "Peace came to this part of the world after nearly six years yesterday" and comments on how the "big news of last week made it seem anticlimactic." The letter is signed "Love you, Buddy." The War and Navy Departments V--Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service No. 3, May 15, 1945.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Parents, April 11, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated April 11, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to his parents, W. N., Sr. and Catherine F. Bogan, in West Point, Mississippi. The letter assures them that he is alright and that his camp is staying in a factory. The letter goes on to describe what he's been eating, what he's been doing, and what the destruction is like over there. The letter is signed "My dearest love to you all, Buddy." The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked, U. S. Postal Service No. 3, April 20, 1945.