Summary
Personal letter written to 'Florrie' by 'J.W. Harland' of the 5th Borders, dated 3 October 1917. The 5th Battalion Border Regiment was part of the British Army infantry. The author requests a photograph of Florrie, and indicate he is going to have his own photo taken.
The writer is probably John W. Harland, 5th Battalion Border Regiment, regiment # 241777. He was a private (UK National Archives catalogue ref. WO/372/9).
Physical Description
Letter hand-written in pencil on one side of a sheet of off-white paper, folded in quarters.
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Author (Probable)
Private John W. Harland - British Expeditionary Force, 3 Oct 1917
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Extensive text.
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Overall Dimensions
22.4 cm (Length), 14.7 cm (Width)
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