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1. Letter from Nash, Edward Beverly

   a letter from Rollie a few days ago written on the 9th of March. He had just came out of the trenches. One ... concert tonight. J.P. O’Conner is to speak here tomorrow so you see we have a good time sometimes and ... tomorrow is pay day. They pay us on Sunday to save time Well I guess this will have to do for this time ...

   Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 4:17pm

2. Diary from Newton, John

   Thursday March 1, 1917 Mild Birnie & I had a stroll in the AM. In afternoon had a bad headache ... so stayed in the room Received the Sunday World Friday March 2, 1917 Drizzle in the morning. Headache ... still bad so stayed in the room all day. Saturday March 3, 1917 Sun shining at intervals during the day. ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 6:58am

3. Diary from Adams, George Walter

   or ourselves. March 22 Bombardment continued all night and is still on. Our companies have been moved ... after 12.00 midnight and we packed up essential stuff and via March Route to ESTREES. Slept till 8.00am ... struck tents, packed lorries and moved, March Route, full equipment to CHOIGNES. Camp site shelled and ...

   Editor - Nov 1 2022 - 9:13am

4. Diary from Jones, James A.

   Sunday, March 11th, 1917 Lonely day due to cross channel at 1 50 PM. Crossed channel in 1 hr 25 ... minutes, arrived at Boulogne. First taste of Bully Beef & Biscuit. Sleeping in tents. Monday, March ... barbers. Some time talking to girl in Candy store, Just know one word which was understood Chocolate. ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 7:25am

5. Letter from Shortreed, Robert

   Seilles Belgium March 7th 1919 My Dear Sister: I wrote you last on the 2nd so have not much news ... he certainly gives all the news. You are having a hard time getting away on pass but probably you are ... away now and anyway I trust you have a pleasant time. It is a place noted as a pleasure resort. The ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 4:44am

6. Letter from MacKay, Gordon Rae

   only time we see anything but huts & drill is when we get out on a route march. I thought we would ... Seaford Sussex Jan 6/17 Dear Kiddo Say I seem to be writing letters all the time. except when I am ... studying but I am glad of it for this blooming quarantine keeps the time hanging around pretty heavy. The ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 1:00pm

7. Letter from McCheyne, Alexander

   had quite a bit of marching to do this time while we were out, if the weather is like this at home it ... warm out here for the last week or so, it has been very hot, especially when we were marching and we ... time hope this finds you all well as it leaves me fine hope to hear from you soon. I remain Your loving ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 15 2021 - 2:58am

8. Letter from Kaine, Alex James

   March 8. Dear Bi. I am going in to see Fritz to-morrow so right to let you know I am fit again. ... I only received yours of Feb yesterday and it was good to get it. We have been living for a time on ... work although it does not give me much time to myself. I have managed to satisfy them. My Cross gave me ...

   Editor - Sep 15 2022 - 2:13pm

9. Letter from Cousins, Frank C.

   Battalion. I must try and locate him some time. Life here goes on as usual. Haven't had any "close ... here. Tonight I had a game of "Horseshoes", the first for a long time. We have the Y. M. C. A. ... week, our first pay in France. So you think you'll emigrate to the West. Don't go unless you ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 11:32am

10. Letter from Gullen, William Roy

    Echo Place France March 10 th 1917 times before it ends the first one will be forgotten soon why people ... marching past Borden to day, wish he would send the first Div. home there is enough in camps to make it up ... yet [remainder of page cut-off/censored] [page two:] Donald Gullen Echo Place France March 10th 1917 ...

    Editor - Sep 2 2024 - 2:38pm