1940-07-23

This is a handwritten letter from Stanley Ellis to Wilder Penfield. In the letter Ellis tell’s Dr. Penfield of the latest news from the No. 1 Neurological Hospital. He then thanks Penfield for the book on Neurological Care Dr. Penfield had sent. The letter is dated July 23, 1940.

text.manuscript.black and white 20.2 x 12.8 cm

English

Ellis, Stanley -- Correspondence.
Penfield, Wilder, 1891-1976 -- Correspondence.
World War, 1939-1945.
Military hospitals.

Wilder Penfield Digital Collection

Wilder Penfield Fonds P142 -- Series A (Administration) -- Sub-Series A/N (Administration, Neuro)

Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University

Letter from Stanley Ellis to Wilder Penfield, July 23, 1940. [Online image]. Wilder Penfield Digital Collection Wilder Penfield Fonds P142 -- Series A (Administration) -- Sub-Series A/N (Administration, Neuro) . Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University . Retrieved April 20, 2024 from http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/penfieldfonds/fullrecord.php?ID=10240

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Ellis, Stanley.

Transcription reads: "C. 29033. Sgt. Stanley Ellis, R.C.A.M.C. No. 1 Neurological, c/o Base P. Office, Ottawa Canada, C.A.S.F. July 23, 1940. Dear Dr. Penfield. Just a line (?) you and yours are are all well as this leaves the boys of No. 1 Neurological. We are having a lot of English weather here which as you know calls for umbrellas and rain coats; it is very damp and chilly at night; and yet the sun seems so warm when it does put in its appearance. I saw Dr. Cone a short time ago he looked very well. We expect to move into our new place very soon now. I will be so glad when we get to work without (?) any one the misfortune of getting wounded. I (?) very hard to get away from the (?) of 3801. I guess all the locals feel the drag also. Capt. Hanson Capt Humphreys Capt. Childe also Capt. Stenail are well. I do not remember Dr Penfield if I thanked you for that. Book you sent me on the care of Neurological cases. It came just as we were leaving Ottawa I have enjoyed its contents and wish again to thank you for your kindness. I shall be pleased if you would convey my regards to the operating room staff also Miss Dawson and all on 6th floor. Things are much the same, only each day I he leave nearer Victory for the Allies. (?) you receive those few (?) I beg to remain yours. Sincerely Stanley."

This letter is written on Y.M.C.A. Canada stationary.

A/N 11-1