Trotter, Bernard Freeman, Letter, 21 April 1917

Letter, Bernard Freeman Trotter dated April 21, 1917.
Description: 
Letter from Bernard Trotter to his Mother

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Case Study: 
McMaster University’s Own Soldier Poet: Bernard Trotter
Creator: 
Trotter, Bernard Freeman
Source: 
letter
Date: 
21 April 1917
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Contributer: 
McMaster University Libraries
Rights: 
Copyright, public domain: McMaster University owns the rights to the archival copy of the digital image in TIFF format.

Identifier: 
00001419-5
Language: 
eng
Type: 
image
Format: 
jpg
Transcript: 

Have seen few birds except magpies and sparrows of the John Bull variety. Yesterday, however, I saw some little birds on the ground which I guessed to be gold-finches. They didn't fly, so I couldn't be sure. Speaking of birds -- what a charming interpretation of the mocking-bird and his song was that quoted in the "Globe" book-review Father sent!
I always enjoy the little clippings -- even the "keeping up with the Joneses." They seem to bring a bit of home; though I must confess that the picture they bring is of our little cubby-hole dining-room at 71 Bismarck, and the couch decorated with some airing underwear and the "Star" and "Globe." Quite away from the reality I dare say but a pleasant picture none the less. It is about as difficult, I believe, for me to make a picture of the actual lay of things at Kendal Ave., as it is for you to image my surroundings.
I had a dear letter from Dorothy Harrington -- not as slangy as usual; but full of her whimsical individuality. What a brave little soul she is! trying to put the best face on life, and not getting much encouragement I fancy. Things must loom a bit depressingly at times to one