Letter, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan to Charlie and Dot Smith, December 27, 1944
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Correspondence from James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan, a World War II Army veteran, to Charlie and Dot Smith. In this letter, Buchanan describes the cattle pastures he has seen while stationed in England. He also writes about not receiving any Christmas packages and the quality of food while serving overseas. He indicates that he desires some cornbread and black-eyed peas.
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Cooking, American--Southern style
War and families
World War, 1939-1945
War and families
World War, 1939-1945
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James F. Buchanan
27 December 44
Dear Charlie and Dot,
Here I am in France and having a pretty good time. Was in England for sometime. Charlie, in view of the fact that you and I are in or I have been agricultural work, I might say that the farms here are rather pretty. The cattle is in splendid shape. See quite a bit of shorthorn and Herefords. I wished that I could have gone out in the country and talk with the farmers while in England. The fields are and pastures are real green now. Have wondered what was growing in those pastures, too, they were so neat with stone fences.
Surely would love to see you all and talk with you. What is the latest thing in the work Charlie. Dot what are you doing these days. Where is your brothers. I haven’t had any mail from anyone in quite awhile. In fact none from anyone saying that they knew I had sailed. Didn’t get my packages for Christmas, nor don’t know when they’ll reach me. I am in a nice place here. In fact, it is better than anything I had in the States. The food is much better than we had there too. If you could see me in this place you certainly wouldn’t think I was in the Army, for it is really a nice place. We get our candy, etc down town at a huge PX. Get Babe Ruths, Doublemint gum and many other articles that I couldn’t purchase in the states.
Have been to Paris. Might say that the place I am in is a rather large one. I can’t speak a lick of French and have to point to all I get.
Notice I am about to the bottom of my paper. Really do miss you all and am going to visit you when I get back. Dot I want some cornbread and black eyed peas. You know they don’t have cornbread in the Army. Give my regards to the office force and let me hear from you all,
Frank
27 December 44
Dear Charlie and Dot,
Here I am in France and having a pretty good time. Was in England for sometime. Charlie, in view of the fact that you and I are in or I have been agricultural work, I might say that the farms here are rather pretty. The cattle is in splendid shape. See quite a bit of shorthorn and Herefords. I wished that I could have gone out in the country and talk with the farmers while in England. The fields are and pastures are real green now. Have wondered what was growing in those pastures, too, they were so neat with stone fences.
Surely would love to see you all and talk with you. What is the latest thing in the work Charlie. Dot what are you doing these days. Where is your brothers. I haven’t had any mail from anyone in quite awhile. In fact none from anyone saying that they knew I had sailed. Didn’t get my packages for Christmas, nor don’t know when they’ll reach me. I am in a nice place here. In fact, it is better than anything I had in the States. The food is much better than we had there too. If you could see me in this place you certainly wouldn’t think I was in the Army, for it is really a nice place. We get our candy, etc down town at a huge PX. Get Babe Ruths, Doublemint gum and many other articles that I couldn’t purchase in the states.
Have been to Paris. Might say that the place I am in is a rather large one. I can’t speak a lick of French and have to point to all I get.
Notice I am about to the bottom of my paper. Really do miss you all and am going to visit you when I get back. Dot I want some cornbread and black eyed peas. You know they don’t have cornbread in the Army. Give my regards to the office force and let me hear from you all,
Frank
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Buchanan, James Franklin, 1908-1992, “Letter, James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan to Charlie and Dot Smith, December 27, 1944,” Mississippi State University Libraries, accessed April 20, 2024, https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/items/show/90.
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