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Item · [ca. 1975]
File contains five traditional songs sung to Edward Charles Feltmate during his childhood in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. MS-2-353, SF Box 38, Folder 1
Item · 26 October 1941
Part of Jane Shaw Law and C. Anthony Shaw Law fonds
Item is a letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw (later Jane Shaw Law). The letter bears a sticker from a censor (examiner) on the envelope. A transcription reads: M.T.B. 4826-10-41c/o G.P.O.London My dear Janie, I can’t thank you enough for the Birthday present. It was darn good of you to think of me. That was a very nice little Birthday card you sent me as the little card says “Wish that I were there!” I certainly wish the same. It would be marvellous. It doesn’t seem quite fair! I’m being so far away from such a sweet little girl. However Janie I think it is very kind of you to spoil me like this, and again I say I can’t thank you enough for all your kindness.Now the days in this country are growing colder. At night at sea its [sic] rough, and wet. I came back to the base wet through. How I hate the cold winter days in this country. I can never get warm. All their buildings are colder inside than out. The only nice warm little spot is on board my Torpedo Boat in my Wardroom. I have a small heater going. The Wardroom is like a doll house, but very comfortable.Bunny is in this country. I just received a letter from him, saying lets [sic] get together and paint London Red, which would be a good idea, but I am always broke.Give my very best to your father and mother.Well little Janie I must close, I love you and wish you were here with me. Heaps of Love and a nice big Kiss and a lot of little kisses from your AffectionatelyTony 2011.010.1, Series 8, Subseries 1, File 1, Item 4
Item · 11 September 1939
Part of Jane Shaw Law and C. Anthony Shaw Law fonds
Item is a letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw (later Jane Shaw Law). The letter is the first surviving piece of correspondence from Anthony to Jane after Canada entered the Second World War on September 7, 1939. A transcription of the letter reads: September 11-39 My dear Janie, This is just a note to say I received your two letters.I am extremely busy organizing my company to full war strength.Painting and sailing and all good things have come to a sad end.I am looking forward to see you [sic]. I need cheering up, and you will be the one.We are all busy getting ready to serve our country.Henry Howard is leaving on the 23 of this month for some part of Canada to train for the winter. What will become of our Company I do not know?Looking forward to see [sic] you, I remain Your Loving friend, Tony 2011.010.1, Series 8, Subseries 1, File 1, Item 3