Coleraine Museum

4th July 2019

One of 3 pages of handwritten letter from James to his father. Appears to have been in convalescent camp and is now at base depot. Sees in paper that … – 28b

4th July 2019

Double folded page of handwritten letter in pencil from James to his father. Signs off as Lance Corporal. In hospital with broken ribs. Has not had an… – 33b

4th July 2019

One of 2 pages of handwritten letter in pencil from James to his father. Back ‘up the line’ again with a new company – gives new address

4th July 2019

One of 3 pages of handwritten letter, in purple pencil, from James to his father. Cold but quiet. Mentions Sammie Millar

4th July 2019

One of 3 pages of handwritten letter from James to his sister Georgina, refers to her as Georgie. He is in a convalescent hospital in Bray, County Wic…

4th July 2019

pale addressed envelope with stamp of Curragh Camp

4th July 2019

One of 3 pages of handwritten letter in pencil. In new camp in Grantham area – Belton Park. Gives address. Has had no mail from home since arrived in …

4th July 2019

Handwritten letter in pencil on notepaper with heading of crossed Vickers Guns and ‘MMG’ at top. Has got 3 of buttons Georgina requested – will not se…

4th July 2019

Folded double page of handwritten letter in pencil from James to his father. Still in Finner. Saw Tommie Gaston from home. Mentions Ulster Division be…

4th July 2019

Handwritten letter in purple pencil from James to his father. Mentions Georgina, Sammie Millar, Tommie Turner. – 33b

4th July 2019

Top half of one of 4 pages of handwritten letter from James to his father. Large sections missing due to damage. Was in field ambulance 4 days with so…

4th July 2019

Handwritten letter in pencil from James to his father. Leg getting better – comfort letter “to keep you from thinking long”