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Donald Donald Ross WW1 Letters

Biography
Jan. 1 1918 from France to his mother in Ontario
May 3, 1917 from Hospital to sister Katie
Aug. 1 1917 from hospital to his father
Dec. 30 1917 from hospital to his mother
March 1918 from his sweetheart (Alice Folke's) home in England to his mother
March 15 1918 to his mother telling her he has volunteered for France
Sept 17 1918 Telegram to Hugh Ross (Donald's father) reporting death of Donald Ross
Oct 23 1918 from his mother in Grafton Ontario to Soldier named Cormers asking about her son's death
Oct 29 1918 from Eunice Folkes in Eng to Donald's mother in Ontario
Oct. 29 1918 from Alice Folkes (Donald's sweetheart) in England to Donald's parents
Oct. 30 1918 from Marjorie Folkes in England to Donald's mother in Ontario

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