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Letter

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  • Description

    Contains photocopied material. Letter from Alexander Muir to his brother Bertie [Robert] dated 4 February 1917. Refers to the Somme and pieces of shells he has sent to Bertie.

  • Other Id

    980 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1998-70 (Reference Number)

    4610 (DBTextworks system ID)

    98/70 (Registration number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter
  • Primary Maker

     Alexander Muir

  • Date
    1917
  • Physical Description

    1 folder (1 item)

  • Level of Current Record
    Single Item
  • Related Object Notes
    Record on Cenotaph database
  • Public Access Text

    Cenotaph record has Bertie or Robert as Alexander Muir's twin brother.

  • Subject Notes
    2/1894 Gunner Alexander Muir embarked on 13 June 1915 with the NZ Field Artillery. He was killed in action on 26 September 1918 in France.
  • Last Update
    04 Nov 2022
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