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1 September 1916 – Richard to Gertrude

Karachi.

Sept 1st

 

Dear Mother.

Sorry for such a hurried note last week, but I thought I was off. There apparently has been some difficulty about transport & I am standing fast & hope to be off soon. I have orders to report at Marseilles & know no more. Anyhow, it may mean a lot of leave later on, & perhaps, if I do ever get to Marseilles (you never know till you’ve actually started) I can get across & see you all, spurs & everything complete. Poor Ben it is dreadful for her, I do hope she is better.

I am glad Topher is all right. Nuisance about my dress clothes. I’ll have to have them sent back now.

Harold has arrived & has been quite a success.

I am playing cricket today & must rush off.

I hear I may sail on the 13th.

Best love to all

yr loving son

Richard.

 
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1 September 1916 – Paul to Gertrude

H.M.S. MALAYA.

c/o G.P.O.

 

Sunday evening

 

Dear Mother-

I am glad to hear you have arrived safely at Pitney – and I hope this letter reaches you there-

It seems to have got so cold all of a sudden to-day. I had my friends the Hills onboard to tea this afternoon. I think they enjoyed it quite – although there’s not fearfully much to do. I went to tea & dinner with them yesterday-

A happy feeling to-night – that you are in a nice safe place.

Goodnight Mother-

My best love

from your loving son

Paul

Please give my love to all at Pitney

 
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