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1. Letter from Dutton Advance

   Canada might forget the unfortunate amongst those who filled the gap, and you might pass by on the other ... Canadian exhibits a spirit of self-reliance which stands him in good stead in the trenches. He has been ... raised to stand on his own feet, not born a house-plant, sheltered from wind and weather. The Canadians ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 9:19pm

2. Letter from Bennett, James Howard

   a couple of days ago, but it was better late than never. I also received the parcel that the League sent/ ... very much, for I was sure hungry the night that I got it. Those snaps that you sent were very good. ... place is better than a hole in the ground so we always managed to get in some place. The people used us ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 3:09pm

3. Letter from Richardson, Charles Douglas

   that at Shorncliffe but the weather so far is much better. Our trip across the Channel took about ... we are not in an English speaking country for we do not see many French, except those that pass on ... to be fed like a Canadian farmer and I know I am in better condition now than I ever was before. No ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 6:08pm

4. Letter from Simpson, Harold Henry

   like those verses I enclosed. I found them particularly good when I read them and knew you would ... after the war he would go home a broader-minded, better man in every way. Of course you will find ... the big majority better citizens and better men because of their army experiences. I know you have ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 6:53am

5. Letter from Armstrong, Roy Clarence

   England. I think I will like it here much better than I did at Shoreham as the food is much better & we ... have better quarters & the best of all. I have a snap at a job as orderly in the Recieving Office ... those nice soft horse plankets with a rat a each ear keeping them warm & several enormous sized lice ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 5:44pm

6. Letter from Senton, Claude

   though to gaining much, would be better for him just knocking around home, imagine exercise is what the ... on a training crew for some time, using camera guns to train a few of the crews, maybe better ... now, matches being so hard to get over here, but I can manage should he not succeed. I hope those ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 15 2021 - 2:48pm

7. Letter from Humphrey, John "Jack" Fenton

   he said Quote Holy X6/" your better than most of those X6* we have now so you better turn ... at 8 o'clock that means quarter to 8 at the latest or else. Well I guess I'd better sign ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 16 2021 - 4:07am

8. Letter from Bergquist, Arthur

   pictures was on with all those tough kids in it, and the other was a “Hopalong Cassidy” picture. After the ... week-end off I dont think you had better count on my phoning you this coming week-end. If I am not in ... I will get off or not. I should know better by this Wednesday whether I will be in town on this coming ...

   Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 4:17pm

9. Letter from Davis, William Worth

   better than nothing. Very funny about those thin Elgin Watches, but they were nice lookers. My watch is ... it up & sell it to people having sons at the front, as it is a fine idea, much better than the ... work. Glad to hear you are better now & hope you continue so. I am enjoying myself as much as ever. ...

   Editor - Mar 16 2023 - 9:37am

10. Diary from Cameron, George Denis Kirby

    near Mons Nov 11- Orders to cease firing and stand too until further orders Nov 12- standing too no ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 3:49am