Murdoch Munro Collection (1914-1919)
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C/O Capt Mackenzie
Asst M L O
A.P.O. S14 30th May
Dear Mary,
I received your post card last night not much news you know. But I am glad to see that you seem to like your work alright Well I am still living in the same old way only in a different part of the town and in a big empty house like the last one. I have to be down at the Capts at 6.30 in the morning but have nothing to do the rest of the day but call at the P.O. for letters twice a day. Could you possibly get a Glengarry bonnet for me a Seaforth one you know do try write & give me all news
Love from Dodo
A pair of hose tops to if you can
Letter information
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WW1 letter sheet from LC Murdoch Munro to Miss Mary C M Munro, dated 30th May 1915
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LET_19150530
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Munro, Murdoch (1895-1961)
Unknown. Republique Francaise
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A pictorial lettersheet whereby sheet of paper can be folded, sealed around edges and sent without need for envelope making it lighter for transport. French decorative print motif of "Poilu" translated as "hairy one", endearing term for a French World War 1 infantryman. Murdoch mentions hose tops, a type of footless sock or caddie. 1 item (1 page).
Producer's inscription: Republique Francaise Carte-Lettre du "Poilu" with motif of soldier; Written inscription: D A Mackenzie
1915-05-30
Calais (France)
Pictorial lettersheet;
glengarries (bonnets (Scottish caps);
Great Britain. Army. Seaforth Highlanders;
Military uniforms;
Military life;
Personal correspondence;
World War, 1914-1918--France
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en-GB;
fr-FR
18.4 cm (height) x
13.9 cm (width)
French;
Scottish
graphite pencil and black ink on paper
handwriting;
printing techniques
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Murdoch Munro Collection