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War letter

documentary heritage
  • Description

    Letter from 'Bill' sent from France to his mother, dated 1 December 1917. Written on "The Salvation Army, Chaplain's Department, On Active Service, NZ Base, BEF" letterhead. (4 leaves)

  • Other Id

    3762 (Presto content ID)

    MS-2008-28 (Reference Number)

    72510 (DBTextworks system ID)

    2008/28 (Registration number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    War letter
  • Date
    1917
  • Physical Description

    1 folder (1 item)

  • Level of Current Record
    Single Item
  • Provenance Details
    Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath, Antiquarian Booksellers, 6 High Street, Auckland, on 7 November 2007 for $55 (Order No. 11385).
  • Last Update
    04 Nov 2022
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