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November 21, 1914

Ruth Harris Writes Her Mother

Written from Bridgetown, Nova Scotia during the early months of the First World War, this brief letter captures Ruth in cheerful spirits: enjoying her visit, asking when she should return home, reporting cold weather, and mentioning a long letter being posted to Edward.

Original Letter

Scanned handwritten letter from Ruth Harris dated November 21, 1914
Original handwritten letter dated November 21, 1914.

Transcription

Ruth Harris Writes Her Mother

The following text is presented as a readable transcription of the original family letter.

Bridgetown Nov. 21st 1914 Dear Mother I am expecting either a letter or card from you to-day but have to send this before I get it. Am having a lovely time. Tell me when I shall come home. It is very cold here to-day. I am glad as the cold weather makes me feel fine. Had a card from Ed and am posting a long letter to him. He gave me a blowing up for not writing more often. Must stop now. Love to all from Ruth