War Diaries (October 25) (nonfiction)
War Diary entries for October 25
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Edgard Henry Redway: October 25, 1899
This is the most exciting day of my life so far. I leave Toronto for the purpose of engaging in the Honorable Campaign. Toronto gave her soldier boys a most magnificent send off. A public half holiday. Thousands of citizens out on the line of march. A splendid outburst of enthusiasm greeted the boys in the armories. Each man received £5 from the City Council also interesting souvenirs from many of their friends. My three brothers march alongside of me to the station. A wild & excited crowd awaited us at the station where good bye was said to our friends. The train pulled out at 5:30 amid the wild cheering of the crowd. All along the line crowds & bands were out to bid “Bon Voyage” to the departing soldiers. Peterboro was the first important stopping place. I got off the train & was immediately recognized by an old comrade of A Co 269 (Sturgeon) who was so very excited he threw his arms around my neck for joy. Also met on the platform another aquaintance (Maher) who had received a letter from a mutual friend to look out for me.
