James Lusk: Letters & Memories

James Lusk
B.A. (CANTAB).; CHEVALIER DE LA LÉGION D'HONNEUR; CAPTAIN AND ADJUTANT 6TH BATTALION THE CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES)
LETTERS & MEMORIES
OXFORD PRINTED FOR B. H. BLACKWELL BROAD STREET MCMXVI
This little book has been written, in the first instance, because some of those who knew James have asked for it. And, secondly, it has been written for the sake of the Children whom he loved—the children of his Sister and of his Brother—who may ask for it one day, though they will never know how much they are the poorer for his passing. And, finally, it has been written to the greater glory of God, Who so wondrously fashioned his life, that it seems to us, as we look back upon it now, to have been 'a swift and shining track straight to the Goal.'
M.T.L.
OXFORD, December , 1916.
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NOTE
Most of the letters which compose this book were written by Captain Lusk to his Mother. Grateful acknowledgement is due to those who have allowed us to use other letters and Magazine Articles. In many cases it has not been possible to ask for this permission, but we venture to believe that, could we have done so, it would have been granted. We are especially indebted for encouragement and help to Lieut.-Colonel T. Martin Kay, lately commanding the 6th Cameronians.