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Letters From the Front

Private John Cushnie

First letter home after enlistment

Private Collection

This is a transcription of the first postcard sent home by Private Cushnie, probably shortly after he enlisted.  It was addressed to Mr. Geo. Cushnie.

Dated: April 5, 1916

Guelph, Tues Eve

Dear People:-

     We’ll be home by 1.30 or night train.  Couldn’t see the officer tonight

John

^JCC

Transcribed by: Anne Hales