A MESSAGE TO CANADA FROM THE BOYS IN SPAIN
The Canadian volunteers in 
Spain, one thousand strong 
wish a Merry Christmas 
and a Happy New Year to 
the Canadian people back 
home.
The Canadian Mackenzie-
Papineau-Battalion, to-
gether with American and 
British in the XV (Anglo-
American) Brigade is pre-
senting an invicible front to 
oppose the traitor Franco 
and Mussolini's and Hitler's 
fascist invading troops.
Strong and united with 
the Canadian people in their 
love for peace, freedom and 
democracy the Mackenzie-
Papineau Battalion forms 
the spearhead of the Ca-
nadian people in the fight 
against international fas-
cism in Spain.
Fascism is a menace not 
only to Spain, but it is a 
deadly enemy of anything 
that represents humanity, 
progress and enlightenment 
–it is out to destroy civi-
lization and plunge the 
world into chaos and mass 
slaughter. In fighting for 
a free, democratic, victori-
ous Spain the Canadian 
volunteers are defending 
with their lives the happi-
ness and future of their 
family, friends and the 
people of Canada as well.
Forward to victory! This 
Christmas finds us in the 
trenches, but we are con-
fident that with the conti-
nued aid and support of the 
Canadian people we will 
celebrate next Christmas at 
home rejoicing with our
people in the victory of a 
free and democratic Spain.

BOB KERR 
Political Commander of the 
Canadians in Spain Writes: —
"Everyone here is very 
enthusiastic about the work 
you are doing, and want 
through you to thank the 
people of Canada for the 
gifts which they sent to us. 
The solidarity expressed is 
a great comfort to our boys 
and makes us better fight-
ers than ever.
What we are in most 
need of is smokes, soap, and 
socks. We also appreciate 
chocolate, particularly for 
those who don't smoke. 
Keep up the good work. We 
pledge to do our best to-
gether with the Spanish 
people to smash fascism."
 
MOC 168 MARCONI-BARCELONA 22 22 1500
1938 JAN 22 PM 12 43
LC FRIENDS MACKENZIE-PAPINEAU BATTALION
331 BAY STREET TORONTO
HEARTIEST THANKS OF ALL BOYS XMAS SHIP-
MENT NOW ARRIVED AND BEING DISTRIBUTED
KERR