Photocopied pages of diary, 1943, of Morris's journey on the vessel Gripsholm from Rio de Janeiro to Canada, and his release from internment bythe Japanese; with letter from Canadian Charge d'Affaires regardingprocedures at the end of the voyage.
Diary of Lieut.-Colonel Richard P. Morris
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- Dates of Creation20th century
- Language of MaterialEnglish.
- Physical Description7 ff.
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Administrative / Biographical History
During World War Two, Canadian Richard Percy Morris sailed home, 1943, from Hong Kong on the repatriation ship Gripsholm after being in the hands of the enemy.
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