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Item World War 1, Letters and Correspondence
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Postcard Booklet
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Part of Mary Cadegan fonds
Item is postcard booklet sent by Pte. Malcolm J. Mac Kinnon this his sister Mary from England just before sailing for France during World War 1. MG 12.204.3.1
Letters from Percy Willmot to Dorothy Willmot
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Part of Percy Charles Willmot fonds
Item is a bound collection of transcribed letters from Percy Willmot to his sister, Dorothy, that were written during his service in World War 1 in both Halifax and France. The letters mention other Cape Bretonners overseas such as John Pringle, and Lieutenant Johnston. The collection also includes photocopies of various documents pertaining to Percy Willmot's military career. MG 20.15.1A.2
Letter to Susan Liscombe from "Bob"
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Part of Liscombe family fonds
Item is a letter to Susan Liscombe signed "Bob," which was written in France. In the letter, the author thanks Mrs. Liscombe for mailing him some newspapers, talks about injuries and deaths among members of the 40th that he met in England, relates his experience in the trenches, and notes a letter that he received from Gerald Liscombe regarding the disbandment of the 185th Band. MG 12.59.2.6
Letter to Susan Liscombe from "B."
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Part of Liscombe family fonds
Item is a letter to Susan Liscombe signed "B," which was written in France. In the letter, the author describes a three-hour artillery attack on December 20, mail delays on the front, and Gerald's first aid skills and current situation in England. MG 12.59.2.5