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1. Letter from Harber, T. Lloyd

   how dear it is. It is even more expensive than England. I arrived here about three days ago ... I don't expect to be going to the front lines for a week or more yet. When I came here to C.B. [RG?] Who ... invitations out to houses since we came. I would send you girls souvenirs only there is no use putting them in ...

   Editor - Oct 31 2023 - 3:07pm

2. Letter from Simpson, Harold Henry

   I received the day before yesterday. It was splendid and just came in time for Christmas. Also received ... a parcel from Clemmie the same day and must write to her this evening also. I think my last letter was ... written on the 19. On the 21st some of us came up the line to our new position which proved to be the old ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 6:49am

3. Diary from Davies, Harry

   blistered heel and was excused duty, talking to Harold Martin, wrote letters and played cards in evening ... day passes cut off for a month, played King Pedro in evening, doing gun drill in morning January 19 ... tomorrow, saw Roy Jacobs and Ptolomey who came into camp with the 8th Coy., bought a pair of high leather ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 16 2021 - 12:53pm

4. Letter from Davey, John Vernon

   their company Uncle Jims leg is quite a lot better than when he first came but he still has a lot of ... their visit here has bucked [?] up a bit too as she seems to be a lot stronger than before they came ... Bridges, Senior, were over here on Friday and we had a very pleasant evening together. Several people have ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 16 2021 - 1:40am

5. Memoir from Carter, Patricia Mary Jones

   Dalhousie-Acadia football final. Back to Beckies for supper and evening. Andy came into the house and we had long, ... Evening at “Beckies” GASPE September 22nd to 27th With Dad at the wheel, my friend Renee (Matheson), Dad’s ... a wondrous trip. Arrived home around 9:00 p.m. to a waiting Andy. We spent the evening at “Beckies”. Andy ...

   Editor - Dec 11 2022 - 5:02pm

6. Diary from Whyte, James Claude

   in the evening we played at the sergants mess & had the best reception that we have got at any ... the afternoon was spent in sports. We played for the inspection of a draft. in the evening pat & ... to camp through the country. of our O.C. Who certainly is a fine fellow. We came back at about 9.P.M. ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 2:36pm

7. Letter from MacLeod, Norwood

   to 3000. I came home at 500- the weather was terrible- rain and bumps near the ground. Our Padre came ... evening we have been arranging matters for a show tomorrow. I am on a low "stunt" at 7.45 A.M. ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 2:36pm

8. Letter from McLellan, William John

   it came on Saturday. About three days rations but it was all gone by Sunday afternoon. The jelly was ... right down here and pull down $3.50 & $4 per day but I'd sooner go to old Alberta even if the ... we're counting the days. Well I just came off guard and don't feel much like letter writing but am ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 10:24pm

9. Letter from Martyn, William Wallace Haig

   Met a R.A.F. type at Canadian Officer's Club here in London- who came up and said- you're ... came over. Hoping to get fourteen days total, but not sure- Have a little over $550 to draw on so I am ... bone. Very sorry about my letter writing, but one gets too hollow-eyed and worn out to even think- let ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 5:15am

10. Letter from Row, John, Jr.

    Wednesday saying that Dad had joined. I received a bigger surprise however when he came to the tent door on ... here. The sea is right below them. When I told Syd Monday morning he could hardly believe it. Dad came ... and had a very happy evening. I did not go down tonight as I had to write you. I received a letter ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 9:06am