Canadian Pacific telegrams over the years

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What better news to receive on Christmas Eve?
Special holiday telegram and envelope.

What child wouldn't be excited to receive this telegram?

War is over.

D H Gemmell was General Chairman, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainman.
His reply is written on the back.(see below) Note the use of "stop" for a period, standard method for telegrams.

Note the tape cut and glued on telegram.

 

 

Reverse side of telegram form. Size 6 x 8 inches.

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