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[Correspondence between W. R. Bradford and Alex Bradford - April 1941-October 1943]

Description: Correspondence between W.R. Bradford and Alex Bradford over three years. The first letter from W.R. Bradford to a Quebec newspaper, asking for Alex Bradford's address. The second letter features Alex Bradford’s response to W.R. Bradford’s letter. This describes Alex’s regrets in not responding sooner as he has been aboard working throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Asia as a fire-fighting officer or as an explosives engineer. Additionally, Alex mention’s that the firm of Bradford & Wiggins … more
Date: 1941-04-26/1943-10-14
Creator: Bradford, W. R.

[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. P. Lancashire - November 12, 1940]

Description: Letter from Sgt. Alex Bradford to Mr. E. P. Lancashire discussing the best type of fog nozzle for large oil fires. Additionally Mr. Bradford recommends looking into a Mr. J. A. Eversden who has developed a new chemical for extinguishing incendiary bombs.
Date: November 12, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - September 30, 1940]

Description: Letter from Lance Corporal Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker informing of Mr. Bradford's stationing at Camp Borden with the 2nd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment for training purposes. Mr. Bradford also provides information on his previous housing in Corpus Christi.
Date: September 30, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - August 22, 1944]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses discussing his recent activities throughout South America and the Middle East. Special emphasis is placed on providing information on Bahrein and the oil companies working through out the area.
Date: August 22, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - February 4, 1944]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses discussing his recent updates to his locations and his activities. Mr. Bradford has included a clipping pertaining to a General McNaughton. Finally, Mr. Bradford touches upon his recent support of pro-Russian sentiments.
Date: February 4, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - November 15, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses acknowledging the receipt of Mr. Moses' previous letters and apologizing for the delayed response due to the constant traveling throughout Asia and Africa. Mr. Bradford provides a brief update on his family and their locations. Finally, after giving a brief update on his current appointed position asks about Mr. Moses' life.
Date: November 15, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Early Deane Jr. to Tex Bradford - February 3, 1941]

Description: Letter from Early Deane, Jr. to Tex Bradford discussing recent life updates. Key points include the sale of Mr. Deane's business, the recent news story about Mr. Bradford, and the birth of Mr. Deane's little girl.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Deane, Early, Jr.

[Letter from H. Walter to Alex Bradford - September 12, 1943]

Description: Letter from H. Walter to Alex Bradford discussing the suitcase of clothing, personal effects, and money order that is being sent to Mr. Bradford in Washington D.C. Mr. Walter briefly mentions Mr. Bradford's experiences abroad. Finally, Mr. Walter mentions that his family is fighting abroad against the Nazi regime.
Date: September 12, 1943
Creator: Walter, Henry

[Letter from Henry Walter to Alex Bradford - August 28, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Henry Walter discussing Mr. Bradford's experiences abroad over the last three (3) years in the service of the Canadian Tunneling Company, the Royal Canadian Engineers, and the United States Air Force and Ordinance. Mr. Bradford also touches upon the current state of World War II and his journey's to the Middle East, North Africa, Canada, and Russia.
Date: August 28, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - August 10, 1941]

Description: Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford discussing the recent communique shared with the the officers familiar with Mr. Bradford. Mr. Moses touches upon a former colleague, Tony Beacon, who deserted the Canadian Army in favor of serving in the United States armed forces. The letter transitions into curiosity about what Mr. Bradford has been doing since they last met. Finally, several paragraphs are dedicated to providing information pertaining to Ottawa news. The letter ends with Mr. Mose… more
Date: August 10, 1941
Creator: Moses, William Joseph

[Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - November 20, 1940]

Description: Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford discussing recent news and events that have happened since Mr. Bradford has left for overseas action. News and events touched upon include: the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Tony Beacon being a thorn in Mr. Moses' side, the promotion of Mr. Moses to Gunnery Sergeant, and the news surrounding several officers at the Regal Office in Ottawa, Canada.
Date: November 20, 1940
Creator: Moses, William Joseph

[Letters from George F. Eliot to Tex Bradford - May 2, 1940]

Description: Correspondence between George F. Eliot and Tex Bradford discussing military sentiments and qualifications. In the first letter, George F. Elliot writes about a meeting between himself and C. Hartley Grattan. In the second letter George F. Eliot advises Mr. Bradford on applying for a military position in Ontario, Canada.
Date: May 2, 1940
Creator: Eliot, George Fielding
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