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Correspondence from Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, January 31, 1918

MS-2-82, Box 15, Folder 14, Item 10
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January 31, 1918

Item consists of handwritten correspondence written by Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, dated Janaury 31, 1918, in Cradley, Wales. Discussion includes commentary about his experiences during the Battle of Passchendaele, and of the recent passing of his friend the poet John McCrae.

Correspondence from Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, September 12, 1918

MS-2-82, Box 15, Folder 14, Item 11
Item
September 12, 1918

Part of Archibald MacMechan fonds

Item consists of handwritten correspondence written by Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, dated September 12, 1918, from "The Field", briefly discussing military actions and at more length about camp life, food, and chance encounters with friends passing through battalion headquarters.

Correspondence from Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, November 18, 1915

MS-2-82, Box 15, Folder 14, Item 8
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November 18, 1915

Part of Archibald MacMechan fonds

Item consists of handwritten correspondence written by Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, dated November 18, 1915, in Montreal, Quebec, discussing the difficult decision to enlist in the war effort, and his training for the Canadian Grenadier Guards Overseas Battalion. He then discusses military exploits of mutual friends.

Correspondence from Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, October 11, 1916

MS-2-82, Box 15, Folder 14, Item 9
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October 11, 1916

Part of Archibald MacMechan fonds

Item consists of handwritten correspondence written by Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, dated October 11, 1916, in Montreal, Quebec, discussing training and work with his battalion, chiefly at Bramshott Camp near London.

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