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  1. Letter from Gill, Leslie Francis

    be allowed to mention it. Our censor officer, Lieut Murray, has decreed that we may do so, so most of ... where!) but it’s a famous and historic place. And by the way, this was the first time I set foot over the ... gangway for over three weeks. It wasnt a very expensive run either, a few drinks, supper 5/- (whew!) and ...

    Editor - Aug 1 2023 - 1:04pm

  2. Letter from Beck, John Jackson

    You seem to have had a fairly good time there, if not much of a rest and it would be a very ... very common in small village churches. I have had one big surprise here. For a long time not the ... but a very mild one after the previous weeks cold. I have to confess a mid week shortcoming- I never ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 15 2021 - 2:33am

  3. Letter from Foote, Harry Henry

    Rimouski and stayed there a couple of days and after that we moved nearly every night and each time we ... It was rotten the way we had to kill time while waiting some boys could catch jelly fish in a pail ... are always having a hard time keeping 10 knots. Our boat used to stop about 5 times a day on account ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 5:05am

  4. Letter from Andrews, Gerald Smedley

    allowance, so you will get $50.00 per month plus the $22.00 for Mary, total $62, and I get a straight $8.00 ... per day. on this basis, our income for the time being anyway, is $3664 per annum, plus the $9. per ... time to administrative details, but I hope to be able to keep up my technical efforts as much as ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 16 2021 - 12:26am

  5. Letter from Mayse, Amos William (Will)

    and this one is later. I am having quite a time with Billy still. He got all better of his swollen ... & have had a mustard blister on him 3 or 4 times. He is not coughing much now, so I think the cough ... I have had the mustard on a few more times. I was thinking of phoning Dr. McRae again, but he seems to be ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 10:49am

  6. Letter from Gill, Leslie Francis

    with you, darling, than wealthy with Carmen Miranda, the hussy! I love you very much, Wannie, but its ... greetings arrived in tons of time. Same to you, of course, and many of them. Phooey on Easter cards, ... when I was youngish. One of Auntie M’s favourite stories is about the time she was left in charge of ...

    Editor - Aug 1 2023 - 12:41pm

  7. Letter from McArthur, John Alexander

    good times here and the time really doesnt go so very slow. I think you mentioned getting the ... aren't very good as they were taken after a route march and we were a little tired Lee just came in and ... didn't I. I also got a letter from Oliver Campbell- a very interesting but almost unintelligable letter. ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 3:47pm

  8. Letter from McLellan, William John

    as we tho't at the time. We saw quite a bit of the country this time from points of advantage ... and were able to see where we are at. Things look pretty good for an easy time for us for quite ... the May edition now. Is my allowance coming thru' alright? I think I asked for some in my last ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 10:30pm

  9. Letter from Loney, Edward (Ted)

    dad's and yours arrived today I thought it was time that I wrote you. As yet I have not found out just ... Audrey doing now I haven't heard from her for some time. I guess I can get all her news when I get ... Montreal if it can be arranged. I hope he can make it if I have enough time there. I am sorry that I have ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 3:39pm

  10. Letter from Stubbs, Robin Anthony

    #6   Nov. 19. 1943 Dear Mother and Dad: I hope this will arrive in time for Christmas even though ... and you are allowed to go down town when not busy. Today we had swimming in an indoor pool. Temp of ... the water was 73 so I got warm for the first time in days. They want us to be able to swim three ...

    Editor - Jun 8 2023 - 11:17am