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:
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There are also numerous examples of casualty lists and descriptions:
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There are examples of personal communications, including telegrams between Major-General Frederick Middleton and his wife:
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These telegrams provide a well-rounded view of the Canadian forces’ experience during the North-West Resistance.
