Series 1: Letters from Gordon Parkinson, 1916-1918. Most of the letters are addressed to Gordon’s older brother, Bob (Robert Arthur), with several addressed to his father, (Robert John “Johnny”), or to “family”. A few are addressed to Gordon’s mother, (Katherine Ellen (Hull)) and to younger brothers Dick (Cecil) and Bill (Charles Wesley). Note: in most cases, envelopes are included with the letters. Arranged chronologically. Letter 16. To father and family. Arrival in England. November 12, 1916. Letter 17. To father and family. C. Co. 23rd Battalion. November 15, 1916. Letter 18. To Bob “Old Top.” November 19, 1916. Letter 19. To father and family. November 30, 1916. Letter 20. To Bob and family. December 11, 1916. [letter torn along crease] Letter 21. To father, and note to Isaac Middleton (“Ike”) fishing friend. December 15, 1916. Letter 22. To Bob. December 20, 1916.