May 1, 1919 Woodcote Park, Epsom

Ray writes to his older brother Bert about hopes for the future when he returns. "Ab" refers to his paternal uncle Albert Jackson.

April 28, 1919 Woodcote Park, Epsom

Ray is hopeful he will be home soon.

April 4, 1919 Woodcote Park, Epsom

Still frustrated by the delays, Ray writes his mother about how he is filling his time.

March 23, 1919 Woodcote Park, Epsom

Ray writes to his older brother Bert wondering if the farm has been sold yet and impatient with the pace of the military procedure here. The last page (s) are missing.

Postcard from Hector King

March 20, 1919 Woodcote Park, Epsom

Ray writes to his mother about her listing the family farm for sale for seventeen thousand dollars. He complains about hanging around the military convalescent hospital and debates the wisdom of just leaving, and forfeiting his pension and future army medical benefits.

March 12, 1919 Military Convalescent Hospital, Woodcote Park, Epsom

Ray expresses his frustration with the slow pace of military decision-making to his older brother Bert. Massage and gymnastics have been advised to strengthen Ray's right arm.

February 20, 1919 Military Convalescent Hospital, Woodcote Park, Epsom

Bored but hopeful, Ray writes to his mother about his progress at Woodcote Park.

January 24, 1919 East Suffolk Hospital, Ipswich

Ray writes to his older brother Bert about his eagerness to get back to Canada, "the dear old land of the Maple".