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1. Letter from McLellan, William John

   have been marking time here ever since having an A1 time. Lots of eat & little work. We were ... line the time we went over the top. Both parcels arrived OK- the smaller one coming about ten minutes ... I will probably have a chance to look him up before long. Nuf for now-- if we ever get settled I'll ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 10:33pm

2. Postcard from Johnson, Joseph Wesley

   present. Rgt. No. 439364. This was the type of card allowed by censors in the first world war. The writing ...

   Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 4:08pm

3. Diary from Dawkins, Arnold F.A.

   cigarettes. We’ve been told that the German guards will be allowed to come into the camp and walk around to ... should be the biggest and best carnival this camp has ever seen. It is really amazing what POW’s can do, ... German officer would not allow that to happen. That must have been straff orders. Mon May 29, 1944: ...

   Editor - Apr 20 2022 - 3:49pm

4. Letter from Stubbs, Robin Anthony

   correctly and write the alphabet. Most couldn’t ever write out the alphabet correctly and one got near the ... and they aren’t allowed off the train even if they wait some time. We could be in town shopping, ... last night. The mess isn’t too good as we are allowed one ounce per day which you can let accumulate ...

   Editor - Jun 8 2023 - 10:47am

5. Letter from Brown, Jack Malcolm

   France Nov. 19th/17. Dear Sister: Your ever welcome letter rec'd all O.K. I was expecting it ... sooner, but was pleased when it did come. I am glad to know you are all feeling in the best of health. No ... I never get tired of reading yours and Marion's troubles, as the most I ever get is one in a week so ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 11:25am

6. Letter from Leighton, Alice and Arthur

   1162 Grosvenor Ave Feb. 4th/18 My Dearest Alice It is a good thing Xmas comes once a year and lets ... Montrealer who lives here now & we had a jolly dinner & they both said they would come back again ... regularly and as sweet as ever her Dad simply adores her not to mention her Mother. Kind regards to Mr. L. ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 12:56pm

7. Letter from McLellan, William John

   I haven't heard the usual rumor of "inside stuff" yet but I guess it will be coming soon. Our days ... from home. I'm looking for parcel No. 2 from the States. It will probably come OK. I think ... Henry's add.? I'd like to send him a line and say if you ever get a chance could you send me ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 10:28pm

8. Letter from Redman, George Henry

   mention, seven new buildings started yesterday. I would like to come down very much but cant get a pass ... half an hour, and as we are not allowed to take our cloths off he we had to sleep in them great coats ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 7:17am

9. Letter from Row, John, Jr.

   our own money. In regard to the separation allowance you should be getting $25 a month as Dad is ... trouble in regard to the money that is coming to you. I have made a remittance of $40 to you which you ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 9:11am

10. Letter from Johns, Lawrence Earl

    little xmas booklet is very acceptable. At this point allow me to heartily thank you for the kindness and ... may an opportunity come when I shall be able to do the same for you. It doesn't seem right to eat ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 9:09pm