27 Aug 1916- I want to take you and mother and the chicks to the fair.

26 Aug 1916 We had to move two closets about half a mile.

 

25 Aug 1916 - I wish I had you here to keep me warm.

23 August 1916- clouds of sand. I wish Sir Sam was in it.

22 Aug 1916 - We won't be going for a long time yet

Next letter the 22nd August 1916

The officers could do nothing right ---undated Camp Borden

Greet your old hubby at the armouries

 

Steriopticon slide of the London Armouries, probably  taken around 1910.

 

Delta Armouries Hotel 2009

About Camp Borden

Historic marker at Camp Borden

Off duty at Camp Borden. This is a found photo and has no relation to Dick Armer other than that it shows boys in 1916 at Camp Borden. I believe the soldiers shown are from the 133rd Btn Norfolks Own. More information at 

http://preview.tinyurl.com/3hcteyy

Next letter 16th of August 1916

Was it worth 5 days C. B?

We were treated worse than dogs

Also written on the same day------

Looks like his pen ran out of ink and he finished it in pencil?

Try and keep a brave heart - undated Camp Borden

8 August 1916 - We get innoculated again this afternoon

 

 

 

Back when you could send a letter for a fair price --- 2 cents.

The following picture (Library of Congress)  is from Valcartier, but I imagine the process was very like what Dick experienced. I like the look of apprehension on Jack Canuck's face.