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Frank Swannell Diaries: Part I

Diaries of Frank Cyril Swannell Learn more.

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BC Archives MS-0392 - Box 1, Volume 4-5

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praying for his safety. God does hear our prayers on his behalf & he can protect. It was just lovely having my son Aleck home for another week furlough. He looked fine in kilts. His wounds quite healed. He is now at Shornecliffe Barracks & finds the life monotonous. There are 25,000 Canadians there have just had a review for Major General Hughes & Sir Robert Borden the Canadian Prime Minister. I have a wedding the 22nd Sept. My youngest daughter Margaret is getting married. So you can imagine we are very busy with the necessary preparations. With every good thought & wish for you & yours.

Sincerely yours Jennie Elliot

BC Archives, MS-0392 Box 1 Volume 4 / FRANK SWANNELL PAPERS / Diary and enclosures, 1915.

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