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This folder contains Leslie Hiscox's 1942 diary documenting his time stationed in Damascus, Syria. He writes about his "dull" daily routine and his duties, including serving as the defense amid a court martial, and breaking up a mutiny among black soldiers. He also writes about his active social life. His ample freetime allowed him to submerge himself in the city's culture by visiting the cinema, local dining establishments, and nearby bazaars.

Claude Pepper was a politician, affiliated with the Democratic Party. The letter was written on 3/28/1942 when Pepper was a senator from Florida and a member of the Committee on Foreign Relations. The letter is addressed to L. Seth Schnitman of Sanford, Florida. Pepper is responding to a request for information and there was an enclosure. There are 2 envelopes with the letter. Both are from Claude Pepper as he signed his name over the stamp area, indicating that postage was free and the return address is the US Senate. One is a window envelope and it is stamped "returned to sender, 1942" with no checked reason. The other envelope is addressed to A. D. Zachary, Jr. of Sanford, Florida.

Thomas McGuire talks about visiting his sister, and about his current travel restrictions.

Thomas McGuire discusses his transfer to an Advanced Training School in Baltimore, and describes his new conditions there.