The Escape of a Princess Pat: Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into HollandPearson, George
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The Escape of a Princess Pat: Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland
Pearson, George
Prisoner-of-war escapes; World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian; World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German
Dear Ted: I received your P.C. quite safe. I did a little dance
on my own. Charlie Walker is away somewhere. How are Dennie and
Nobler going on. You may be sure I was pleased to hear of you
getting in port safe. Sorry to hear you got wrecked on your
first trip but you have no worry now. Good Luck. Ted.
_Post Card to Cpl. E. Edwards, Number One Company P. P. C. L. I., St.
Martins Plains, Shornecliffe, England. Via Holland, from Hookie
Walker, a fellow prisoner._
Mon addresse exacte:
Nom et prenom: C. Walker,
No. matricule:
No. de la compagnie: 6, Baraque: B.
No. du detachement: 1
Giessen (Allemagne) Oct. 1st, 1916.
Dear Old Ted: I received your P.C. God Bless you and good Luck
be with you always. I have been on the water and got wrecked
also but I have not given up by any means. I am in the best of
health. Remember me to all and God be with you. Hookie.
_Undated Post Card to Mr. E. Edwards Jun, 7 St. Mary's Place, Cutter,
Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Via Holland, from Cpl. Hardy._
Mon Adresse exacte:
Nom et prenom: Cpl. E. Hardy
No. matricule: 1906
No. de la compagnie: 8, Baraque "E"
No. du detachement:
Giessen (Allemagne)
Dear Ted: I am very glad everything went on A1. I am sorry I was
not with you. I am not wanting anything, thanks. I hope you have
a good time when you go to Canada. I have not seen anything of
Hookie for about 12 months, nor Stamper. I have still got a few
things safe for you when I come home. I will close with best
respects, Ted.
_Undated Card to Mrs. Edwards, Rotterdam, Holland._
Dear Em. Hope you are getting my letters all right and that all
is well at home. I am still feeling and getting treated pretty
good and will be in England in two or three days. Since it all
goes well write me c/o of Bulter address and I will be sure to
get them. How are the boys? Is the wee chap still holding my
place? Tell Gordon when I get to England I will help him get a
bicycle so that he can be the same as Hector. This is where I am
just now but will be on my way in a few hours. I have sent you
Tinnie's photo. How will she do? It might be all we can get. Ed.
_Postal to Mrs. Edwards, 70 Standish Ave., N. Rosedale, Toronto,
Canada._
26-10-16. From Folkestone.
Dear Em: Arrived back in Folkestone all right. Called on Mrs.
Cawthra. Had a long talk with her. Can't get any word of when I
am to get over to Canada but will let you know as soon as
possible. Might be some time yet. Got the letter with Hector's
and will bring the things with me when I come home. How are the
boys getting along? Wish I was there. Good-bye. Ed.
_Extract from Toronto Daily Star, December, 1916._
HOME ON LEAVE AFTER ESCAPE FROM THE HUNS
SGT. EDWARD EDWARDS TELLS GRAPHIC STORY OF 100 MILE FLIGHT.
WIFE HAD TO PROVE HUSBAND WAS ALIVE.
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