Tag: Letter

John Paulin to FA Pauline, 1912

Transcription of letter, John Paulin to FA Pauline, 28 Aug 1912

Bella Bella, BC

Aug 28th 1912

FA Pauline, Esq

Victoria BC

Dear Fred,

Your Aug 17th to hand, also trunks from (Norris) for which please accept my thanks.  Glad to hear Ernest is gaining health, and no doubt he will soon be himself again.

Mrs Clayton and a party were here last week, also Anderson on enquiry about roads etc in B. Coola, they told me it was possible to drive within 6 miles of Stery and that the balance of right way was cleared, I told Mrs Clayton that you might go up this fall, she seemed pleased to hear it, and said that her horses and conveyance would be quite at your disposal during your visit.

Yes the parties whom I took north were staking land, for what purpose I do not know, as it was not all good land,

I’ve had several minor trips since.  Am busy this mail and will not be able to answer Freddie’s letter re Engine, but will later, business fairly good

Regards to all

You can send Ernest up if he would like to come

Jno Pauline

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John Paulin to FA Pauline, 1884

Transcription John Paulin to FA Pauline, 29 Nov 1884 – John was seven years old when he wrote this

 

Henley Lodge

November 29, 1884

My Dear Fred

Our festive season has come round again, and Mother will soon be making the spotted pudding don’t we wish you were here to help us eat it, we never are so happy there are so many away we must have patience, we have got through our Examination alright and now we are get ready for a concert. We are to have a cantata called “Britainnia and her daughters” It has been very dull since Bessie left us and we are sorry she had such a terrible journey it

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Was to late to start.

We do hope your coming home to see us next year it does seem such a time since you went away.  I hope you will not find me deaf and lame and with a bad thumb as this leaves me at present we unite in wishing you a happy Xmas and prosperous New Year

Your affectionate brother

Limping John

Love to all

 

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Sir Arthur Currie to FA Pauline, 1918

Transcription letter Sir Arthur Currie to FA Pauline, 18 April 1918

Headquarters, Canadian Corps

18th April 1918

My Dear Fred

I acknowledge, with many thanks, the receipt today of your letter of 17th March.  You do not know how much I appreciated the opportunity of seeing you last summer, and in this connection I would like to thank you for your kind references to the corps on your return to Victoria.

With all British Columbians, I regret very much the death of our Prime Minister.  I did not know him intimately, but I knew enough of his character to realize that his loss is a severe blow to the Province. He was a man of high ideals, of unquestioned integrity, and I am sure would have accomplished a great deal of good had he been spared to the Province longer.  I hope the Honourable John Oliver gives satisfaction. He is entitled to a fair chance and loyal support.  As far as one can gather from the press, the path of our late Premier did not lie along a path of roses.  I know that he was honest in his intention to stamp out what is probably the greatest curse in Canadian politics, namely, patronage, but I can also appreciate the difficulties he encountered in his endeavour to do so.

Since writing your letter the great German offensive has begun, and so far the enemy has achieved a most pronounced success.  His advance has been much more rapid than anyone thought possible. There is a reason for it, and if the real reason is acknowledged and acted upon by those in authority there is still hope, yet if we continue to prefer camouflage and good form to the truth the very worst is likely to occur. One of the causes of the was the hypocrisy so prevalent in the world and one of the principal reasons of the Boche success at the present time is due to our refusal to see things as they really are.

As yet we have not been violently engaged, the Boche apparently preferring to try to turn our flanks than to come straight at us.  The latter is what we, of course, would like him to do though at the present time we are stretched out to an abnormal length. I do not know what our fat will be, but I have every confidence that the Canadian Corps will sell its life very, very dearly. The manner in which the additional one hundred thousand, which were to be provided by the Military Service Act, are coming along is a very great disappointment to us here. As I repeatedly warned those in authority last summer, the drafts are arriving too late, yet it seemed to some more desirable to play politics than to save their country from slowly bleeding to death.

I ask you to kindly remember me to Mr Whiteside and to Mr Nelson, and to any others of my friends there.  With many thanks for all your good wishes which I most cordially reciprocate.

I am, ever yours faithfully,

AW Currie

 

FA Pauline

940 Foul Bay Road

Victoria, British Columbia

PS – Perhaps you may be interested in the enclosed.

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SPECIAL ORDER

By Lieut-General Sir Arthur W Currie, KCB, KCMH

Commanding Canadian Corps

In an endeavour to reach an immediate decision the enemy has gathered all his forces and struck a might blow at the British Army.  Overwhelmed by sheer weight of numbers the British Divisiions in the line between the SCARPE and the OISE have fallen back fighting hard, steady and dismayed.

Measures have been taken successfully to meet this German onslaught.  The French have gathered a powerful army, commanded by a most able and trusted leader and this Army is now moving swiftly to our help. Fresh British Divisions are being thrown in.  The Canadians are soon to be engaged.  Our Motor Vehicle Machine Gun Brigade has already played a most gallant part and once again covered itself with glory.

Looking back with pride on the unbroken record of your glorious achievements, asking you to realize that today the fate of the British Empire hangs in the balance, I place my trust in the Canadian Corps, knowing that where Canadians are engaged there can be no giving way.

Under the orders of your devoted officers in the coming battle you will advance or fall where you stand facing the enemy.

To those who will fall I say, “You will not die but step into immortality.  Your mothers will not lament your fate but will be proud to have borne such sons.  Your names will be revered forever and ever by your grateful country, and God will take you unto Himself.”

Canadians, in this fateful hour, I command you and I trust you to fight as you have ever fought with all your strength, will all your determination, with all your tranquil courage. On many a hard fought field of battle you have overcome this enemy.  With God’s help you shall achieve victory once more

 

AW Currie

Lieut-General

Commanding Canadian Corps,

27-3-18

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RW Hannington to FA Pauline, 1918

Transcription Letter Robert Wetmore Hannington to FA Paulin, 22 May 1918

 

Robert Wetmore Hannington, City Solicitor

Office of the City Solicitor

Victoria BC

22 May 1918

 

James Forman, Esq

Terrace Avenue,

Victoria, BC

FA Pauline, Esq

940 Foul Bay Road,

Victoria, BC

JJ Shallcross, Esq

925 Foul Bay Road

Victoria, BC

Dear Sirs,

I beg to advise you that Mr Justice Macdonald has this morning appointed you to be Local Improvement Commissioners under Section 21 of the “Victoria City Relief Act, 1918, No. 2”.  His Lordship, in announcing the appointments, took occasion to remark that the City is fortunate in possessing among its inhabitants three men who are so well qualified to perform the prescribed duties, and who are so public spirited as to be willing to perform them without remuneration.

I shall have the Oath of Office ready for administration whenever you call at my office, and as soon as the Commissioners are sworn I presume that they will elect their chairman and proceed to the exercise of their duties. The Council has provided for the necessary accommodation of the Commissioners a the City Hall.

Yours faithfull,

RW Hannington,

City Solicitor.

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John A Paulin to FA Paulin, 9 Sep 1913

John A Paulin to Frederick A Pauline, 9 Sep 1913

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JA Pauline Esq

Victoria BC

 

Bella Bella BC

Sept 9th 1913

 

Dear Fred

Yours of Aug 29th to hand and contents noted. Re Sealskins and my answer is to accept 18.00 per with as good grace as possible, and Ill be quite content, and try to do better next time.  I note what you say about Behring Sea Catch, and no doubt will tend to improve prices.  Capt Johnston is known as “Jacob” so you can inform the department of this fact, expect to use these licenses next week, and sure will remember to send for yours if necessary.

You’ll kindly have cheque for skin drawn in your favor and deduct charges also 1.15 1.25 owing to yourself and pay in the balance to Bank of Montreal Vancouver.

Im sorry that I did not see you a few days ago, but time was so limited.  Mr Lerser got about ¾ of am down, also an order about $550.00 which no doubt pleased him, when Freddie phoned you I was due at the Olster Wharf to meet Capt Park, and intended getting in touch with you later on, but my wishes did not mature.

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You’ll notice in using a straight few, so excuse any miss q’s.

Business Im glad to say is improving very much, and I look forward to a good fall + winter, the Indians are getting more than usually energetic, owing to a bad fishing season; they appear very eager to commence halibut fishing also Beaver + Martin trapping, and some hand-logging.  Im glad to say that some of the BB Indians fished at Smiths Inlet this year, and the cannery put up a record pack, the high gill net boat had 4300 at 12 ½ cents each

My trip to Vancouver was made for the purpose of bringing up a new 50 ft launch which Mr Robson late of S/S Venture and myself bought in July last, and it was to be ready to be taken over by us on Aug 15th but the party we bought off skinned out and had done nothing to the boat. On my arrival in Vancouver last week, I then placed her in the hands of Chappel Bros Coal Harbour, who promised to have her ready to sail to day the 9th and Mr Robson who is there will bring

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Her up with the assistance of a 35 HP Hercules Engine, also two men.  I trust all will be well, but bad weather is setting in quite early this year, price of fresh halibut should be good next month, and I sincerely hope it will, as unless it is so, its hard to keep the men fishing in bad weather.

The old folks at home will no doubt tell you that I got out that far, and found them ready to move, did not get a chance for a private talk as we were quite a party as usual.

By the way I left a cheque with Charlie Gardiner to be used partly in paying auto hire out of Freddie’s garage.  I hope this was attended to, you might find out please will you?

Well Fred, I’ve had a busy day in the store, also in my official capacity of registrar I married Miss Rosie Stewart to Harry Dumchit Jr who are now man + wife, ah, ah, what next.  Best wishes to all

Yours faithfully Jno

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Wallace Grinie to FA Pauline, 1930

Wallace Grinie to Frederick A Pauline, 15 Nov 1930

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Personal

69 Dofe’s Avenue

Strawberry Hill

Twickenham Middsx

15th Nov 1930

Dear Fred Pauline

To say that I am sorry to hear of your leaving your present position in London to return to BC but [illegible] my feeling – I am very very sorry indeed – I know partly of the reasons for the change but of one thing I am certain + that is that you are leaving a hard task for the next man to follow up if he is to continue

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To maintain the high degree of efficiency readily attained in the Agent General Office here in caring for the interests of Western Canada as a whole – and the Dominion.  I must thank you form the bottom of my heart for your encouragement + ever ready help in the efforts I have made + am making in London as a financial missionary for BC.  I shall try to see for next week but have been unwell lately again.  I hope Mrs Pauline is

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Well + all your family including your good + genial self. Perhaps for will be glad to lay down the reins of the office + take an easier time I don’t know but it is an honourable post + honourably + well have for filled it + many times have I heard that said of you for here. With every good + kind wish to you + yours + may God Bless you in your retirement.

I am your sincere old friend W Wallace Grinie

 

FA Pauline Esq

BC House London

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JD MacLean to FA Pauline, 1928

Prime Minister,

Province of British Columbia

Victoria, 1928

July 26th

Personal

Mr FA Pauline

Agent General for British Columbia

London, Eng.

Dear Mr Pauline:

By the time this will have reached you the present Provincial Government will have nearly passed out of existence.  I presume that you will see the papers and get the news in that way.

Our defeat was entirely unexpected and I rather gather that it was due to a number of matters and not to anything in particular. I think the desire for a change was probably paramount in the minds of the electors, however the party is not discredited as we have left a good record during the last twelve years.

I do not know what the actions of the new government will be towards the present holders of official positions but I trust that yours will not suffer in consequence.

With kindest personal regards, I remain

Yours faithfully,

JD MacLeanCapture

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FA Pauline to JD McLean, 1927

COPY

Canadian Pacific

SS Montroyal

Nov 2, 1927

Hon JD Mclean

Premier of BC

Dar Mr McLeany

In my letter to you of yesterday I said that I had told Mrs Beattie that I was going back with a better opinion of Canada than before.  This should have read “a better opinion of Canada than ever before.” In other words that I am returning to my post with my al all [illegible[ optimistic opinion received and strengthened by the great opportunity I have had to acquaint myself with present conditions and forecast in some degree the immediate future.  I am very hopeful that this knowledge will store of much assistance home in my work + enable me to further me [illegible] the usefulness of the BC London office.

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I am glad to believe that I have been able to change the viewpoint of some who doubted the efficiency of the BC House [illegible] but now express their approval.  Such a one was Alex Patterson, Liberal Whip, who though endorsing me ask by had double on the wisdom of maintaining the office.  On meeting him in Vancouver he formally told me that he had changed his view and now fully recognized the necessity of the office.  I am grateful to you for your confidence + kindness + wish you every success in your work as Premier at Brit Col

My wife joins you with me in extending to you + Mrs MacLean our kindest regards

Yours Faithfully

FA Pauline.

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George Paulin to Frederick A Paulin, 13 Aug 1884

Letter George Paulin to Frederick A Pauline, 1884

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London,

Balmoral Buildings

91 Queen Victoria Street V

Birmingham

Short, Short & Co

c/o Messrs McClelland Bros

Cambridge St, B’ham August 13th 84

 

Dear Fred

You will almost think I have forgotten you, but had I any news I should have written before.  Many thanks for papers received a week ago.  I notice your remark in the centre of one of them that “all’s well.” You will see by the above address that I am back again in my old quarters, and so I shall remain I expect now until I emigrate the place is alright you know as regards comfort but they have the name of paying the most miserable screws in B’ham.  I am very please to inform you that we are all in very good health + in pretty fair circumstances that is to say we can manage to pay our way + this is as much as you can expect these times.

I trust you are having a good salmon harvest up your way.  We have the prospect here of having the best harvest for 7 years so I hope to see better brave, not that I don’t have to work hard enough for my 25/ a week now.

I have had plenty of work on the organ this year, having played services at St Lawrence’s “Morning Afternoon + Night for the last two months, this is filling your Sundays up with a vengeance eh”  Gladstone’s jerrymandering government are still in power, deeper in the wind, the laughing stock of Europe + everywhere else.  Louise is at home from Henley and

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Very well but what her future movements are going to be I don’t know.  Bessie is as you know at Fordre’s.  Florence + Amy are learning Dress making at Miss Ristews but as they are all apprenticed with no pay they are expensive then in the household.  Pa has gone a Sheffied journey this week I don’t expect him home until Saturday, hope he’ll have good luck.  Vicar says he has had a very nice letter from you and is very pleased. Your place in the choir is still vacant.

Acock’s Green is just as quiet as ever no go at all, cricket clubs falling to pieces in all directions.  You don’t happen to know (I suppose) a place out your way where an organist teacher of harmony would be able to do a good thing eh.

I went to Blackpool on August Bank Holiday, had a splendid sail on the sea beautiful weather.  We have had it 92o in the shade for the last fortnight, such weather not seen for years.  Sunstroke the rage everywhere. Cholera playing up high jinks in the South of France ni fach the worlds waking up all together.  Gordon shut up at Harthorn, Gladstone told the house he was not shut up, but only hemmed in.  House roared made the Gom in such a rave – must have been after supper I should think.

Well old man I think this is enough twaddle for one dose I wish it will find you as it leaves Henley Lodge + [illegible] in the best of health.

Your affectionate Brother

George

I am still single + have not got a girl + don’t intend to have up as I think of exploring Outer Africa and putting Stanby’s light out.

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George Paulin to Frederick A Pauline, 1883

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I say don’t send another storm across just yet, one arrived here on the 11th instant, and did no end of damage, loss of life & c.

Yardley Rd

Acocks Green

Saturday Evening

Dec 22nd 83

Dear Fred

I am rather surprised to hear you have had so few letters as I have written you 4 since my recovery.  Did you get the [illegible] photos + how the print arrived yet.

I send you per this post the Xmas no of Illustrated. I hope it will reach you.

Things have been going on here about the same as usual, business with Pa fluch also very much, some times for days he does nothing, and at other times the reverse, for instance one day this week he made 7/15/-

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I am very sanguine myself that if he keeps quietly on that things will be better with us.

Our grand old man at Henley sent his usual Xmas donation this week £5 + I am pleased to add that Grandma is better, but Louise is going to Henley after Christmas to take care of her.

Mr Bennett of Derby the recipient of a (engolostic) – something wrong – push from your humble servant last year, has again come up to the scratch with containing 6 bottles of Liqueurs + £1 to be divided amongst the youngsters.

Thank providence for these.

Our Xmas will of course be necessarily a quiet one, but as we are all in good health we have a lot to be thankful for, and

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We may live in hope of spending a Merry Christmas this year + a still merrier one when we shall I hope be all together in 1884.

I trust that you and Charlie are getting on Hay won + that you will enjoy a very Merrie Canadian Xmas, and start the New Year with light hearts + full of hope.  I shall not forget you in my speech Xmas night.  I don’t expect you have forgotten the last festive board yet.  Eh!  I have taken 2 or 3 services for Mr T lately, and hope soon to be in a crib.

If you intend returning in March let me know as I will endeavor to get you a berth.

Now above all things take care

 

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of yourselves, and lay yourselves out to enjoy a thorough Xmas, rather late advice of course, but it will apply to whatever time this reaches you.

All the members this house joins with me on wishing you + your partner A hearty Christmas + prosperous New Year with a hope of a speedy meeting.

Hoping to hear from you soon + that this letter will find you in the best of health + spirits.

I remain

Your affectionate Brother

George

Mr Jos McClelland has sent me a Xmas box from Sheffield, a good pocket knife in case

 

[Mr Bennett is George Bennett, the husband of Frederick Sr’s sister Sarah Ann; the old man at Henley is Frederick Sr’s father George Paulin, and Grandma is Sarah Clements Paulin, their grandmother, George in Henley’s wife]

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