Nothing from Robert today; I just want to use this space to capture some words and images I found relating to some of Robert’s and my ancestors. Continue reading...
Scotland
Letter to Dad
"We are being deloused now and expect to be out of this town within a week and out of France inside of a month." Continue reading...
Letter to Dad
"Your letter of Feb. 9th came today. I know that I should not try to answer today cause I feel pretty bum. They keep stalling along about why we don’t move." Continue reading...
Letter from Aunt Teenie
This is another letter sent to Robert from his Aunt “Teenie.” Continue reading...
Letter to Mother
"They are having church in our Y so I came over here. This is a much better Y anyway. They serve hot chocolate. Yes, actually give it away free." Continue reading...
Letter from Auntie Teenie
"This is just a Xmas parcel to let you know that there is an Uncle and Auntie in Auld Reekie who are thinking of you." Continue reading...
Letter to Dad
"I am writing this in the Y.M.C.A. There is a stage in one end and an impromptu show is going on." Continue reading...
Letter from Aunt Aggie
"How proud your Father and Mother, also your dear wife, must feel that you had the honour of hearing the glorious news on the field." Continue reading...
Too Many Roberts
"Received a nice letter from my cousin Robt. Gartshore.” Continue reading...
The 140th Arrives Over There
"Fired at post twice, thought it was a submarine." Continue reading...
MN Doughboy 1918 