"Miss Sadie Arbuckle,
Toronto, Ont.
Dear Miss Arbuckle,
We received a cable gram from Ottawa that my brother Harry had been killed in action on April twenty-eighth. Harry often spoke of you and we thought you should know of his death. We shall probably get further word as to the manner of his death in a week or so and will send the particulars to you if you wish. We all feel his loss very keenly and knowing that you were very dear to Harry wish you to accept our deepest sympathy. Very sincerely,"

A. Ruby Mason 5 May 1917

"Harry are you in need of sox, has your supply given out yet? You told me you had plenty but by this time you will have worn them out. Please tell me and isn’t there anything else you would care for – luxuries of any kind. If you were in the trenches I would know what to send you as it is I don’t know how you are treated or just what you are given to eat. Please write and ask me for something."

Sadie, 7 May 1917

"Mr. W.E. Mason,Canton, Ont.
Dear Mr. Mason:

May I express to you my sincere sympathy in the loss of your gallant boy, while on Active Service, attached to the Royal Flying Corps. While with this Battalion, your son earned for himself a splendid reputation as a good Officer, efficient in his work and always having the best interests of the men at heart. For his good work while with me, I had recommended him for the Military Cross and it was only owing to his transfer to the Flying Corps that I was unable to obtain same for him, as he had left the Division. I should like to send you a copy of my recommendation, from which you will judge how highly he was thought of.

In your sad bereavement, you will have the conscious pride that your boy was a brave Officer and that he made the supreme sacrifice fighting in a good cause for his King and Country. Sincerely Yours, "

Lorne Ross
Lieut.-Col.
Commanding 67th Canadian Pioneer Battalion
3 June 1917