Feature Letter of June 14th, 2026
MacKay, Gordon Rae
Dear Mr. McKay
I am writing to tell you that your son Pte. McKay 46th Cdn is a patient in this Hospital suffering from a gun shot wound in his leg. He is a present on the seriously ill list but we hope will improve though we are somewhat anxious about him.
Everything possible is being done for him & I will let you know next mail how he is. When he is fit to travel he will be moved to England. Last night he slept fairly well & seems more comfortable today.
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