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==1914==
*The Lonsdale's route march from Alston to Haltwhistle, then on to Gilsland and train back to Carlisle: {{quote-left}}It is hoped that a number of fine recruits will be forthcoming in various villages through which the Lonsdales will march, and a number of or private soldiers, many of whom occupy important positions in private life, intend to avail themselves of the opportunity to explain first hand what soldiering in the Lonsdales means.{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=77}}</ref>
*Letter from the Recruiting Officer in Appleby to local farmers: {{quote-left}}... at this particular moment when your Country is in the gravest danger it may appeal to your patriotism as a father, and also to the patriotism of the male members of your family between the ages of 19 and 38 years. The opportunity for the young men of Westmorland to join this splendid [[Regiment]] has occurred again and the Battalion is now open to receive 500 more Recruits. We want these men to join immediately after Christmas.{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=7}}</ref>
*Letter from the City Water Engineer: {{quote-left}}A complaint which I am bound to make with respect to the men in your Battalion who are using the Public Baths under the present arrangement. On some occasions the men do not seem to be under proper control and evidently use a large number of towels and drawers [swimming trunks] for the cleaning of their boots. This is a most improper thing to do.{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=?}}</ref>
*Letter from Major Harrison Officer Commanding D. Company: {{quote-left}}I have to report that the following men are absent without leave....S. Lowe of Whitehaven, W. Mumford of Workington, J.W. Oglethorpe of Workington, J. Donaughee of Workington, E.F. Hall of Whitehaven and J. McGee. Some of these men applied....for leave and I refused. The absence of these men together points somewhat to a conspiracy and a defiance of the regulations. Do you think it is worthwhile to notify the Police?{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=?}}</ref>
==1915==
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