Cecil Henry Meares Letters
Predominantly letters from Cecil Henry Meares to his fiancée, Lola Spengler. Learn more.
*All transcriptions are provided by volunteers, and the accuracy of the transcriptions is not guaranteed. Please be sure to verify the information by viewing the image record, or visiting the BC Archives in person.
Current Page Transcription [edit] [history]
had terrible storms of wind and rain and tonight is one of the worst nights I have known. Thank you very much indeed for your three letters and all the beautiful presents you sent me, they are splendid.
The King came here and the regiment acted as guard of honour; the king went near the trenches and the staff were very worried as he insisted on going along a road which is constantly shelled.
BC Archives, MS-0455 Box 1 File 1 MEARES, Cecil Henry, 1877 – 1937. Victoria; traveler, British military officer. Predominantly selected letters and cards from Meares to his fiancée, Lola Spengler, 1914 – 1918.