Transcription of the above fraternal letter:

Brigus

Dec 15^th, 1917

Capt William Bartlett & Family

We the Sir Knights of Livingston Royal Black Prefactory 910809 desire to convey to you our heart felt sympathy in the loss of your brave son Capt Rupert Bartlett who lost his life while defending the empire against the enemy of liberty.

Signed on behalf of the R.B.P no 869
Yours Truly
Thomas Roberts
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