Letter, T. E. (Ted) Arnold to Stewart and Barry Jones, 23 April 1941
Description
- Creators
- Arnold, T.E. (Ted), Author
- Jones, Barry; Jones, Stewart
- Media Type
- Image
- Text
- Item Type
- Correspondence
- Description
- A two-page handwritten letter from T.E. (Ted) Arnold to his nephews Barry and Stewart Jones. He thanks them for their letter, inquires after their interests and promises to send them a book on aeronautics he thinks they will enjoy.
The paper is from the Queens Hotel in Montreal. This building stood on the corner of Peel and St-Jacques. It was erected in 1893 and advertised itself as a "modern, fireproof hotel." It was demolished in 1988 after being abandoned for nearly a decade.
The letter was provided by E. Ann McRae. - Notes
- The Pate-Jones Collection consists of some photographs of the family members and a large group of letters. The majority of the letters are written by Margaret nee Wilson, and some by her husband Howard Jones, to their sons Barry and Stewart Jones, or to Mr. and Mrs. Pate. From 1940 to 1945 during the Second World War, Barry and Stewart lived with Margaret’s second cousin Andrew Wilson Pate and his wife Mary Herron nee McClure at the Brantwood Farm. The original farm was founded by Andrew’s father James Pate, and was situated on the south side of Powerline Road and Gretzky Parkway, which at that time, was considered part of the County of Brant.
The correspondences cover from detail Margaret Jones’ dilemma in settling her boys with virtual strangers, her return trip to England to rejoin the war effort there, news of farm life in England, the concern that England might lose the war, and the anguish of both families when Andrew Pate died in 1944, leaving his teenage son to run Brantwood Farms. These letters are therefore a fascinating way to conceptualize how the war affected daily life in Canada locally, and in England.
In recent decades, the original Brantwood Farm that was situated on the south side of Powerline Road was sold by the Pate family for development. The farms are now located on the north side of Powerline Road, and consist of several farms belonging to several Pate families, mostly within the County of Brant, remaining a thriving local establishment to this day. - Inscriptions
- Queen’s Hotel
Montreal, Cnada
Tuesday
April 23, 1941
Dear Stewart and Barry:-
Your two letters were received today. I was very pleased indeed to get them.
So you boys are interested in stamps aeronautics, nature study and reading.
There is a good book on aeronautics that you should have, think name is “Flying an how to do it.” It may take a little time to get a copy but will arrange to have one sent just as soon as possible.
Flying officer “Slim” Jones, D.F.C of the R.A.F told me all about the book, and says it is just what you would like. Will ask him to drop you a line if he gets a chance before returning to England, and tell you all about it.
It’s a shame I can’t get home as there are lots of nice stamps there which you might like, but wil see what can be done here anyway
(2)
-2-
You probably never heard of me before as my home is away off in British Columbia, which is farther away from you than your home is in England, even if it is in Canada
Forgot to ask. Just between ourselves have you enough spending money, or would you like a little more now and again for special things? Please let me know, I used to often get short myself and it isn’t any fun is it?
Very sorry to hear Stewart had scarlet fever, but am very pleased you are now well again. Nine weeks is a long time.
The book on flying will be sent in a few days. In the meantime please drop me a line or two saying how you are getting along, and what you think of things
Your Unkle TED
P.S. Sorry about the picture but haven’t got one here right now. - Date of Original
- April 23, 1941
- Subject(s)
- Personal Name(s)
- Arnold, T.E ; Jones, Barry ; Jones, Stewart
- Local identifier
- 2017AM001.030
- Collection
- E. Ann McRae Personal Collection
- Language of Item
- English
- Geographic Coverage
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Ontario, Canada
Latitude: 43.1334 Longitude: -80.26636 -
Quebec, Canada
Latitude: 45.50884 Longitude: -73.58781
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- Recommended Citation
- Letter, T. E. (Ted) Arnold to Stewart and Barry Jones, 23 April 1941. E. Ann McRae Personal Collection, Item No. 2017AM001.030
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