papers, papers
Accession Number

NAM.1974-02-31-31

Description

A handwritten copy of a letter copied by Charlotte Maxwell, originally written by Francis Maxwell to her. In the letter dated 5th of August 1917 Francis Maxwell describes having to solve the problem of the line being seperated by a dry canal. He mentions how the canal is a hundred feet deep and the 'Fritz' are on the other side of it. He states that today was meant to be a day of rest but instead he has a day full of tasks.

Campaigns

World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), World War One (1914-1918)

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