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1. 2023.017.01 - Symphathy Letter

   Note from the Minitster of National Defense and the Government of Canada, expressing sypmathies and gratitude to the family of Douglas Davison for the loss of their son and his service to the country.

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2. 2023.026.06 - From Harold Sweeney

   Letter from Harold Sweeney to his parents

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3. 2023.026.07 - From Harold Sweeney

   Written by Harold Sweeney to his parents describing his recent activities including day current postings, leave to London, getting pickpocketed, money/currency problems, and regarding the parcels he sent home. Canadian Army England

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4. 2023.026.09 - From Harold Sweeney

   Written by Harold Sweeney to his parents thanking them for the recent parcel they sent. He also talks about where he is stationed - in Ede, Netherlands and what they get up to in their free time.

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5. 2023.026.10 - From Harold Sweeney

   Written by Harold Sweeney to his parents expressing his homesickness and regret at not being able to make it home for Christmas. Relays information on his billet family as well a cryptic message about events on shore that he can't discuss

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6. 2023.026.11 - From Harold Sweeney

   written by Harold Sweeney to his parents informing them of his posting in London and the high cost of living there, as well as his Christmas festivities.

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7. 2023.026.12 - From Harold Sweeney

   Written by Harold Sweeney to his parents on May 22, 1946 mostly concerning his upcoming wedding to Phyllis (Phyll) Eggleton.

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8. 2023.026.13 - From Harold Sweeney

   Written by Harold Sweeney to his parents on January 18, 1946 to tell them about everyday living. He writes about how he and Phyll stay busy, and how good they eat.

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9. 2023.026.14 - From Harold Sweeney

   Written by Harold Sweeney "somewhere in England" to his parents. Mentions a Doug Davidson

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10. 2023.026.15 - From Harold Sweeney

    Written by Harold Sweeney to his parents on May 9, 1946.

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11. 2023.026.16 - From Harold Sweeney

    Written by harold Sweeney to his parents on January 1, 1946.

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12. 2023.026.17 - Harold Sweeney

    Portrait of Harold Sweeney wearing a suit with a green tie. "Harold Sweeney" written on the front. Proof number written on the back.

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13. 2023.026.18a,b,c - From Harold Sweeney

    2 page letter written by Harold Sweeney to his parents in an envelope on December 10, 1947. a - envelope (front and back): post marked on December 10, 1947 at 11:30pm from Watertown N.Y. USA. Envelope stamped with "Idle Gossip Sinks Ships" b - page 1 (front and back) - mostly about his adventures, including hitchhiking in the states. c - page 2 (front and back) - cont'd

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14. 2023.026.20 - From Alvin Bell

    Written by Alvin Bell to Mrs. Sweeney on October 7 1942. The letter mentions a photograph that was once enclosed with it of Harold Sweeney and Martin Seierstad. Speaks of Harolds good character. Letter head reads High School of Commerce, Ottawa Ont.

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15. 2023.026.23 - Sympathies

    Sympathy letter from G.R. Leigh, city clerk in the office of Mayor C.S. Davies to Mr and Mrs Sweeney upon the death of their son, Harold.

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16. 2023.026.52 - Envelope

    Envelope adressed to Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Sweeney, Port Coquitlam, B.C. War Services, Knights of Columbus stamp on the front top left corner, beside which is a sticker that reads "BY AIR MAIL PAR AVION" On the back it reads: K573545-Pte. H.E. Sweeney, Trades School, D.D.M.D.#3(A.F.), Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario. Stamped Port Coquitlam June 21, 1942

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