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49.052 - ALS to Fran
ALS to Fran, sister of Edward. Describes only being allowed to send one letter per day, asks after family members.
49.053 - ALS to Aut
ALS to Aut, sister of Edward. Thanks her for a package she sent, informs her that he did not become sick from the maple cream, describes receiving a letter from his younger brother Harry, saying that he’d arrived safely in France.
49.054 - ALS to Fran
ALS to Fran, sister of Edward. Relates that there is not much news, describes going to a little town to buy cigarettes and having a good meal there.
49.056 - ALS to Fran
ALS to Fran, sister of Edward. Says he’s feeling fine and that everything is ok, describes seeing Reg a few weeks ago, describes letters he’s received from other family members.
49.057 - ALS to Austie
ALS to Austie, sister of Edward. Describes being in a great battle and driving the enemy back a number of miles, saving prisoners, going ‘over the top’ several times and being in the thick of the fighting. Visiting with Reg in the trenches, sharing supper. Describes the blisters he gets from his...
49.058 - ALS to Fran
ALS to Fran, sister of Edward. Thanks her for the pipe and tobacco, describes being away from the front line and having a visit with Reg, eating apples sent from home together. Describes the fighting escalating, and hoping that the war will be over soon.
49.059 - ALS to Aut
ALS to Aut, sister of Edward. Describes being at a rest camp, sharing a tent with 9 other people, going to small concerts, scrubbing pots and pans, playing in a football league, reading.
49.060 - ALS to Fran
ALS to Fran, sister of Edward. Describes leaving the rest camp, meeting up with Reg, running into other Canadians in France.
49.061 - ALS to Fran
ALS to Fran, sister of Edward. Wishes her a merry Christmas, describes the noisy house in which he’s staying, hoping to meet up with Reg.
49.062 - Empty envelopes
5 empty envelopes which don’t appear to correspond to the letters above. Addressed to: Mrs. R. H. Ferris and Mrs. Francis B. McMulkin.
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