New England Sawmillers in Scotland – Return visit in 1980 - Meeting local people
The image is courtesy of Alastair McIntyre via Gregor Laing, Ardgay and Alastair says:
“The photo is signed on the back Ed Leavitt taken at Lumber Camp 1918. That was at Culeave.
The letter was sent to Maggie Finlayson of Cawdearg after the Leavett's visited in 1980. The taxi driver referred to was Jimmy Fraser, Bonar Bridge.”
Part of the letter written by Ed Leavett is shown in the attached PDF below reads:
“Oct 1980.
My Dear Friend,
It was such a pleasure to find someone who remember the boys who were in Scotland in 1917 that you really made our visit and our taxi driver was so good to us.
You made our visit and we were so pleased that we could make new friends like you and Sandy’s nephew and wife.
This little gift is a token of our friendship and love. If you ever want to write to us we would be very pleased.
With Love and Friendship
Edgar and Bea Leavitt”
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Groups: American sawmillers in Scotland 1917, Forestry Records, Booklets and Reports
My grandfather Lovell I. Churchill was in Ardgay, Scotland during WW1. He was chopper. My family have several pictures from his time there that he sent home. We also have his letters from that time as well. Please let me know if this is something you would be interested in. He played the piano and he liked to go into town to play for the people for entertainment. Comment left on 04 October 2025 at 20:44 by Stacey A York