Ercell wrote to Harold four weeks after his deployment to Camp McCain in April of 1944.

Daughter Hattie Carol wrote to her "Daddy" describing how her teacher looks and included doodles in an April 1944 letter.

In an excerpt from a June 1944 letter, Ercell discussed putting the kids to bed, her excitement for Harold's transfer from Camp McCain, and radio coverage of the war. *For access to the entire letter please contact the Clayton State Archives.

Family friends Vernon and his wife Mabel wrote to Harold on May 7th, 1944 recounting a recent outing Mabel had with Harold's wife and kids, along with discussing town gossip.

Hattie Carol wrote a second letter to her father (written in red crayon) including a scribbled signature from little brother Sammy in May of 1944.

Ercell joked with Harold about photographs of himself he sent and how he "looks thinner" despite still having his "tummy" in an excerpt from a May 25th, 1944 letter.

*For access to the entire letter please contact the Clayton State Archives.

Harold's sister Celeste wrote him on June 7, 1944, and made mention of "D-Day " as she caught her brother up on events back home.

Ercell wrote to Harold and included a letter he received from a family friend who was serving in the military and stationed in England. She also delivered the news that two young men from their community died while serving overseas.