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Christmas card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscription reads “No. 2 Xmas. May many more come and go and be as happy as one and two. Love, Clay.”

Birthday card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Happy Birthday Dear, Clay.”

Valentine's Day card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Best Wishes, Clay.”

Christmas card, inscribed “Best wishes for a very Happy and Merry Xmas, Clay.” Recipient not named, but presumably Clayborne’s wife Louise Stewart.

Valentines Day card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Love, Clay.”

Valentine’s Day card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Till we meet, Love, Clay”

Birthday card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Happy Birthday Dear, Clay.”

St. Patrick’s day card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Includes a comical verse remarking on the quality of the card and wishing luck on St. Patrick’s day. Unfolds vertically and horizontally to reveal the end of the verse and the inscription which reads “Just a note on a large piece of paper. So good luck, Love, Clay.”

Christmas card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Love, Clay.”

Valentine’s day card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Love, Clay.”

Christmas card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Wishing you a merry Xmas. Clay.”

Valentine’s Day card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed
“All my [?], Clay.”

Birthday card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Happy birthday, Love Clay.”

Fourth wedding anniversary card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “All my love, Clay.”

Easter card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Love, Clay.” Includes illustrations of tulips and a verse.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes gifts he’s received in the mail. Expresses regret for not being able to see her on Christmas eve, but hopes that the two will share a home come next Christmas. Reflects on the unexpected happiness he’s found in their relationship, and his hopes for their marriage. Wishes a merry Christmas.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Expresses gratitude for having received an unexpected Christmas phone call from his mother, father and two sisters. Expresses wishes for his and Louise’s future happiness.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes a busy week at work. States how he enjoyed their most recent visit and that he is more contented than he has been in years.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Replies to her letters, reflecting with humour on the complaints that come with his age. Describes possible plans for her to visit for a party in Red Deer.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Provides general life updates and some plans for her visit on Friday night.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions having received the insurance papers for her wedding ring. States that she made a good impression at the party the weekend prior and jokes about the rowdiness.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes his potential outfit for their wedding. Replies jokingly to her letter.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Anticipates a busy week at work, with several banquets planned. Apologizes and expresses embarrassment after some unspecified events that occurred on the weekend.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes how much he enjoyed their restful weekend together. Mentions having received mail from his mother which included photographs of family and a letter from friends in England.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Gives general life updates, recounts conversations with various people.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes his anticipation of sharing a home with her.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. States that he will not be able to see her for three weeks due to a busy time at work, but that he loves and misses her. Mentions having changed rooms at the hotel.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Replies to her letter in a joking tone; makes a comment about approaching the “insane asylum” in Ponoka. Mentions a dental problem.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes missing her. Mentions having “looked at the dresses,” presumably wedding dresses.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions having received a watch and socks for her. Invites her to visit.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions having gone to a movie. States that he wants to say some things that have been on his mind, namely how he trusts that they will be able to overcome obstacles together, and how he has been pondering a taxi driver’s words to him that he was lucky to have a girlfriend who looks after him as she did when he was sick in the car.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions having written to his mother, who is unwell, and his sister, who is having vision problems. Describes a quiet Easter weekend, involving working, going to the movies and listening to a hockey match on the radio. Mentions submitting his income tax papers and expecting a return of $63.49. Reflects on times when they looked after each other when sick due to overconsumption of alcohol.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Jokes about protecting himself from her once they share a home.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions playing cribbage and buying a radio and a new pair of shoes. Describes visiting the dentist, who said he was recovering well from his dental problems. Sends well-wishes to acquaintances.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Very affectionate. Mentions calling on the jewellery store at which they selected her wedding ring.

Handwritten letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Urges her not to dwell on his past life but for both of them to start anew as partners, with reference to a conversation they had the night before.

Handwritten letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes how he misses her and wishes to see her.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Provides life updates and discusses plans for visiting her.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Gives general life updates and discusses plans for their next meeting.

Handwritten letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes an evening on the town with his friend Hank, involving drinking beer, going bowling and sampling coffee at different cafes.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. States that he has arrived safely home, may visit again for a day next weekend.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions a fire that started in the Basement of the Royal Café and damaged the jewelry store at which they had chosen her wedding ring.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes how much he looks forward to his visits to Calgary to see her, and looks forward to a time when they will be able to see each other every day. Mentions the beginning of winter weather.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions arriving safely back in Red Deer after visiting her. Jokes about the heat in his hotel room.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer. Describes arriving at Camp Borden and his anticipation of the work he’ll have to do there for the cooking course he is taking.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer. Describes beginning the course he is taking at the camp. Mentions a planned trip to Toronto, where they will tour Canada Bread Co., Canada Packers, and a large dairy operation. Mentions plans to visit his family. States that some of the men in the mess are Freemasons like himself, which has helped him in getting acquainted. Asks to be sent the Sports Week and Red Deer Advocate.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer. Describes doing errands on his day off. Mentions an enjoyable evening at a Sergeant’s house, celebrating his wedding anniversary. Describes missing home.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer. Apologizes for not having had the time to write the week prior, due to a butchering test. Describes his visit to his family. Plans to send her money.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer, Alberta. Mentions spending Easter with his family. Mentions sending money, describes his pay and expenses. Mentions receiving an Easter bunny from her (Louise).

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden, Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer, Alberta. Mentions an enclosed bank order and an error in his pay that is being sorted out. Describes cooking classes and exams that he is taking.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer, Alberta. Describes test results and his current placement in the officer’s mess. Mentions a bingo game. Writing on clean-up day.

St. Patrick’s Day card from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer, Alberta. “For you, darlin’, on St. Patrick’s Day.”

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Sends well wishes for a friend in hospital and regrets for another friend’s loss. Describes being in a bad mood.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions planning to get his blood test done in preparation for their wedding, and urges her to do the same. States that his holidays begin on Monday, at which point he will make his way to Calgary in order to finalize arrangements for the wedding. “Make the best of your last few days of freedom.”

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to his newly-wedded wife Louise in Calgary. Describes looking for a home for them to share in Red Deer, mentioning a particular possibility which did not pan out. “Well dear, I don’t know what to write or say. I guess the last two weeks has spoiled me … so dear this is short and sweet like me.”