SP7/3/5 - Letter to John Sampson from Walter Sampson, Ontario, Canada - 1 September 1914
Manuscript letter in addition to the usual family gossip, Walter makes particular mention of the preparations that were being made by his town for war. He writes that "Everyone here is war crazy just now ... We have just got off our local contribution to the Empire ...[and a division of] 235 men ......
| Archive level description: | Item |
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| Physical Description: | 1 Letter |
| Summary: | Manuscript letter in addition to the usual family gossip, Walter makes particular mention of the preparations that were being made by his town for war. He writes that "Everyone here is war crazy just now ... We have just got off our local contribution to the Empire ...[and a division of] 235 men ...commanded by Major Britton ... I hope they will make history for us." |
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| Date: | 1 September 1914 |
| Reference Number: | SP7/3/5 |