Tag: B.C. Railways

My dear Nannie, I was over part of the line with Mr. Schreiber which wasted several days – as it was a mere scamper like the visits of the Commissioners on the Intercolonial. Immediately after Mr. Onderdonk and myself walked over the line from Port Moody to Hope 70 miles – it was hot and dusty and we were nearly choked with smoke which has continued nearly two months – so I am tired and foot sore

New Westminster, B.C. 2 Sep 1883 Marcus Smith Letter to his wife Lot 82 in our auction Saturday...

My dear Nannie, I mentioned in my last letter that we had been over two months in perpetual gloom from the dense smoke of forrest fires – a week ago this came to an end we had two days heavy rain and now we have variable weather _ rain and sunshine cold enough for occasional fire in the grate – I am still very busy and shall be till the end of the year but most of the heavy outdoor work is over for a while – Tom has plenty of work and is thriving on it. I think it possible I may return home about the end of the year and perhaps not come back.

My dear Nannie,.. I thought he had done with the school and was now going to attend the University courses of lectures and would have to pass an annual examination there. this appears to be the case. A few days ago I met Judge Grey with other professional gentlemen they all strongly advised – a University course and_ if _as is likely _ at the end of 3 years he will get the degree of B.A. – it will enable him to practice as a barrister in any part of the Dominion..

New Westminster, B.C. 6 Nov 1883 Marcus Smith letter to his wife Lot 89 in our auction Saturday...

New Westminster, B.C. 20 Nov 1883 Marcus Smith letter to his wife, My dear Nannie, A few days ago I received a package of photographs – two of them of Arthur. The one in profile I think the best. The other makes him a very long face but the eyes are good…

New Westminster, B.C. 4 Dec 1883 Marcus Smith letter to his wife Lot 77 in our auction Saturday...