This letter from Clifford’s friend ironically speaks of Clifford’s watch which would have been the one that his brother James gave him to keep just

This is the last letter written by Clifford Bowes in the collection. He is killed Oct. 28, five days later fighting at Passchendaele. My dear

Dear Mother and Folks, Just a few lines to let you know that I am still OK. I will start by apologizing for not writing

The first part of this letter with its date is missing. However, Clifford seems to be answering a letter in which his mother has said

Dear Mother and Family, Your ever welcome and loving letter of July 3rd was received today and it sure was cheerful to read. I have

My Dear Mother and Family, Well, I am the lucky boy. Just drew down your letter, a couple from Ada and one from Elliott and