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1. Letter from Van Allen, Austin Newton

   there isn't very much we are allowed to tell of our work, however more of that some other time. Mr. ... Sunshine- the pouring, soaking, skin drenching type that isolates every building in a little sea of mud. ... & also he says they have spent a great deal on it. Some people by the name of Berg have built & ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 2:46pm

2. Letter from Campbell, William Nelson

   away from Guelph Thursday at 9.35 pm C.P.R. I tell you what it was some trip drunk men singing songs ... a slice of bread cut 2 inch thick some butter and a square inch of cheese and a cup full of coffee that is ... a tuff guy when I get back say we have the darndest water out but every thing else is fine pop 3cts ...

   Editor - Oct 15 2021 - 11:50am

3. Letter from Winterbottom, Sydney Amyas

   some views of “Folkestone”. I hope you got them. I heard from Frank to-day and he said he was off to ... somewhat monotonous. There are rumours that we are to allowed out this Saturday. I hear that the Canadians ... witnessed the crucifixion of that Canadian sergeant some months ago. This man is known for his love of ...

   Editor - Sep 29 2022 - 3:51pm

4. Letter from Blair, McCrea Parker, Jr.

   any of it in the bank for me and I want you to have some at least Dad and you can buy a few bottles of ... Scotch so take what you want and send the rest to me and I really want you to take some that fine about ... them collect I will send one ever four weeks as so to let you know every thing is all right. well they ...

   Editor - May 23 2023 - 1:22pm

5. Letter from Law, John William

   that conditions are just as they are. I am allowed to be here for some good or other or I would not be ... delivered every night even in the front line trench together with the rations for the following day. They ... certainly have some system. Was glad to hear you were knitting a pair of socks Mother but when I get them it ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 5:40am

6. Letter from Nanaimo Daily Free Press

   this in order to make our beds, and in the transfer, the condensed milk and tomatoes by some strange ... he moved about the ship (which seemed to be every half hour) he was proceeded by a bugler who blew ... attention. He sure put on some side. All for this time." "Buster also sends the following account ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 16 2021 - 5:24am

7. Letter from Cobourg World

   the Captain told me he had crossed a lot of my letter out, some parts I should not have told to ... him, but now we are not allowed to a have a dog on account of rabies breaking out. Tell Harold I was ... be swift before long as they are doing some rifle fire right now. The corporal that was in my ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 3:52pm

8. Letter from Cobourg World

   intending to write to you for some time but have kept putting it off, and as you know 'procrastination ... Canada, the land of the free, I will bring you souvenirs of some kind. The country in which we are in is ... all in ruins. I am Sorry I am not allowed to tell where we are if I did the censor would get after me. ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 30 2021 - 3:54pm

9. Letter from Brown, Jack Malcolm

   especially the maple sugar. I use it in my tea to sweeten it at times. I took some down to my girl, and her ... married on the 20th of this month. You see my hand will never be well enough to allow me to go back to ... crops a world of good. So you have a good time with your bike. I sued to race some with them. I'll ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 11:33pm

10. Letter from Stretch, Amos Theodore

    dear old Canada once more, where there is some real lights and to see you and dad again, but never mind ... moved to Scotland I was told. I met Sam Walker here he has been back from the front for some time he ... doesn’t look so bad. Have you got that allowance yet. I signed over 15 dollars when we left Vernon. If you ...

    Editor - Nov 19 2021 - 8:03am