Transcription of the above fraternal letter:

Brigus

Dec 19th 1917

To Capt William Bartlett & Family

At a meeting of the Royal Standard Lodge

L.O.A. No. 59 It was unanimously resolved that I should convey to you the sincerest sympathy of the members of the above named association in your sad bereavement on the death of your brave son Rupert Bartlett who lost his life while defending the empire.

Signed on behalf of
Royal Standard Lodge
Yours Truly
Thomas Roberts
Secretary

Courtesy of the Bartlett Family.