Feature Letter of March 23rd, 2026
Galloway, Robert John
March 23rd 1917
France
Dear Sister -,
Just a few lines to let you know I am still alive I recieved your letter some time ago but haven ot had a chance to anser it till now the weather has bean fine hear lately one of the swift currant boys was kiled last night he was shot in the head I have not recieved that parcil you sent me yet nor a letter for some time I cant understand what becomes of the mail I havent got a letter for near a month tell Ottis to wright and I will try to find time to anser once in a while any way tell Beatrice I will wright to hear later well I must close now with love to all Bob
Pt R J Galloway
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