Inside the Life of May:
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As the first signs of spring begin to emerge and the soil becomes warmer, the planting season officially begins. It is a time of new growth, fresh opportunities, and deep-rooted traditions. For farmers, it marks the start of a long days in the fields and hope for a…
This post covers postal delays and the Agassiz Dominion Experimental Farm.It also looks at the Canadian Pacific Railway excursion to Agassiz in August 1896. Postal Delays & Lost Letters There is a gap in the Hazeley letters until October 1896. During this time there were significant postal issues…
From building the new church to repairing the farm buildings, the Wright siblings take you along during their first June in Agassiz, British Columbia. This post is all about building a community, exploring Vancouver, and working on their farm in Agassiz, British Columbia In these letters, Cecil and…
Follow along with the British Columbian settlers, Wright siblings, as they build a new life in Canada while farming on the land their parents had rented. Each week, they write back to their parents in England, updating them on how farming is going and everyday lifein Agassiz, British…
Excitement over the gold mines and a trip up to Yale, British Columbia have the Wright siblings enjoying their first winter in Canada. This post is all about gold mines up Harrison Lake, a trip to Yale, and planning for Christmas. Yale, British Columbia Yale, British Columbia…
From choir practice, planning for future crops, and travels to Yale for All Hallows, the Wright siblings experience their first autumn in Agassiz, British Columbia, Canada. This post is all about postal delays, train strikes, Hotel Bella Vista and planning for the future. Postal Delays Letters from September…