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Held by: Montreal Holocaust Museum via Canadian Jewish Heritage Network (incl. Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives)
Dates: June 11, 1946 (indexed as 1946)
Level: item
Scope & content: Envelope has 2 postage stamps, one in the upper right corner with an airplane on it, and one in the bottom left. There is also 1 circular ink stamp in the top center of the envelope. The letter is 1 page, double-sided. Narrative: Bertram Ellison (donor's uncle) was born on March 19 1909 in Montreal. He was born into a Jewish family, and was an insurance broker before the war. He joined the Canadian Army on June 5th 1941 as a 2nd Lieutenant. Between 1941 and 1945 he rose to the rank of major, and received 6 medals, including the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire which he received on December 18t 1945. He was part of the 21st Army Group, which was formed on July 9th 1943 by the 2nd British and 1st Canadian Army for a North Western European Invasion. While apart of the 21st Army Group, he saw Bergen-Belsen. Bertram Ellison sailed home on the RMS Queen Elisabeth on December 3rd – 9th 1945.
In the picture: Calligraphy Document Envelope Handwritten Letter Military Postage Stamp Signature WarTagged automatically by a vision model; may contain mistakes.
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Extent: Letter : Paper : Ink : Black, White, Blue
Genre / form: textual record
Format: Document
Text in the image: Mon Eve.9:30 P.M.Hello My darling-I didn't get my little Saturday but got this today.In reply to the one of the 13th. As I've already told you I don't mind where I live as long as you are and I've had my head examined and the doctor tells there's only one thing wrong with me and that is I should go to sleep every night on your shoulder. So you see darling your wrong on that point. We'll find somewhere to live when I get there - we will have to, I have so darn much stuff I'll have to have somewhere to put it.I can't speak French but I'll guarantee they'll understand what I want when I start inquiring for accommodation. In regards to your mother - don't worry sweetheart. I understand the situation perfectly and we'll work it out somehow.While I think of it don't mail anything to the Office after Wed. I think you have my home address but just in case not its2274 - W 2nd Ave.July 8th - if that is not suitable let me know as reservations are rather difficult to get so you know.Read automatically; may contain mistakes.
Language: English
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