CPR Telegraph Ledger - Supplies, Casualties and Personal Communications

Supplies, Casualties and Personal Communications

The telegrams in the ledger book convey much more than battle descriptions.

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There are numerous examples of supply requests and troop movements:

There are also numerous examples of casualty lists and descriptions:

There are examples of personal communications, including telegrams between Major-General Frederick Middleton and his wife:

These telegrams provide a well-rounded view of the Canadian forces’ experience during the North-West Resistance.