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at Plymouth, England. Reference to Mr. Thomas. Druitt writes, "I think we are going straight to Bermuda, either today or tomorrow morning."
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at Montreal. References made to Bishop Francis Fulford, Quebec, and Bermuda. Druitt writes, "Ask Robert if he recollects Worsley at Westminster, he is our Ensign in the 25th."
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at Montreal. Reference to the H.M.S. Victory and the practice of rubbing gunpowder in the face of midshipmen.
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at Montreal. Druitt writes, "There is going to be a grand review on Monday, the Confederation day, we are going to dress ship and fire a salute."
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at Montreal regarding his health. References to Mrs. Matthews, Emmy, and a letter from Robert and Charley.
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at Montreal. Reference to Mr. Wells, Halifax, Lionel Druitt, and his mother's trip to Switzerland.
Box: 1 Fold: 12 Cuthbert Druitt
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at Montreal. Reference to Halifax, Bermuda, the H.M.S. Aurora coming from Quebec, and John Challice.
Box: 1 Fold: 14 Cuthbert Druitt
at Montreal. Reference to Halifax, Bermuda, the West Indies, and the "Wimborne (Dorsetshire) folks."
November 6, 1865
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his mother written from the H.M.S. Constance at Plymouth, England with reference to a disturbance in Jamaica. Druitt explains "they cannot wait for us to be repaired, so they are going to send out another frigate instead of us." He also refers to a "mutiny in the Mediterranean." Druitt writes, "I expect to be a midshipman about the middle of January." Reference also made to the Royal Adelaide.
November 19, 1865
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his mother written from the H.M.S. Constance at Plymouth, England. Reference to Captain Barnard, Mrs. McMillan, Mr. Chester, Jim, and Robert at Oxford. Reference also made to Madeira. Druitt describes gifts he is sending home for his sisters Ella (Isabella), Emily, and Katie (or Hatie).
November 22, 1865
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his mother written from the H.M.S. Constance
May 16, 1867
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his mother written from the H.M.S. Wolverene
May 20-30, 1867
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his mother written from the H.M.S. Wolverene at Montreal. Reference to Captain Cochran, the H.M.S. Constance, Lionel Druitt, and Ella (Isabella) Druitt. Druitt writes, "Yesterday I called on Bishop (Francis) Fulford...He says he remembers Papa very well. He is going home again in the autumn."
June 21, 1867
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his mother written from the H.M.S. Wolverene
June 28, 1867
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his mother written from the H.M.S. Wolverene
July 26, 1867
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his mother written from the H.M.S. Wolverene
August 23, 1867
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his father, Dr. Robert Druitt, written from the H.M.S. Wolverene at Montreal. Reference to Aunt Emily, a man who drowned, the Mountain of Montreal, and Portsmouth.
August 26, 1867 and August 28, 1867
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Captain Cochran to Dr. Robert Druitt of Hartford Street, London concerning the health of his son, Cuthbert Druitt. The letter is written from the H.M.S. Wolverene in Montreal. Included with the letter is a statement of health for "W.C. Druitt, Midshipman" written by Mr. D. Wilson, Surgeon of the ship, H.M.S. Wolverene, Montreal.
August 30, 1867
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his mother written from the H.M.S. Wolverene
September 13, 1867
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his mother written from the H.M.S. Wolverene. Reference to Mr. Wells.
September 20, 1867
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his mother written from the H.M.S. Wolverene
October 18, 1867
DESCRIPTION: 1 ALS from Cuthbert Druitt to his mother written from the H.M.S. Wolverene
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