Letter from Glenn Brooks to his Sister
Title
Letter from Glenn Brooks to his Sister
Description
He writes to his sister which is unusual for him. He has just been paid in UK coins. He sent her a money order so that she can buy Dora a Christmas present. He wishes her a merry Christmas.
Creator
Date
1943-12-11
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Spatial Coverage
Language
Format
Two handwritten sheets
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Contributor
Identifier
EBrooksGWBrooksG431211-0001, EBrooksGWBrooksG431211-0002
Transcription
11 Dec 1943: Dear Gwen. RCAF paper
I expect you will be quite surprised to hear from me. When you consider how busy I am and how low my letter writing ability rates, perhaps you will understand why I don't write more often.
I am in the best of health and everything is going as well as can be expected. I received part of my pay today in pounds, shillings and pence. It's seems very queer handling their money.
You will be busy with school, music and washing and selling eggs. Perhaps you will be considering taking up the egg business as a career, or is it a profession?
I wrote mother yesterday so you will have all the news from that letter.
I am sending you a money order with which I would like you to buy Dora a Christmas present for me. I should have looked after the matter myself, but that's me, always putting things off. I really can't make any suggestions on to what she would like. She has most everything as far as I know, accept a fur coat and she won't have that for awhile. Perhaps you know of something or could find out what she would like. Use your judgment.
I hope this damn war is soon over and I can get home again. It seems to be progressing quite favorably at present.
I met a fellow from Orono today, Ernie Bowen. He is a corporal ground crew.
Will take this opportunity to wish you and Grant a Merry Xmas and a very successful and happy new year. Hope to be with you next Christmas.
Love Glenn
I expect you will be quite surprised to hear from me. When you consider how busy I am and how low my letter writing ability rates, perhaps you will understand why I don't write more often.
I am in the best of health and everything is going as well as can be expected. I received part of my pay today in pounds, shillings and pence. It's seems very queer handling their money.
You will be busy with school, music and washing and selling eggs. Perhaps you will be considering taking up the egg business as a career, or is it a profession?
I wrote mother yesterday so you will have all the news from that letter.
I am sending you a money order with which I would like you to buy Dora a Christmas present for me. I should have looked after the matter myself, but that's me, always putting things off. I really can't make any suggestions on to what she would like. She has most everything as far as I know, accept a fur coat and she won't have that for awhile. Perhaps you know of something or could find out what she would like. Use your judgment.
I hope this damn war is soon over and I can get home again. It seems to be progressing quite favorably at present.
I met a fellow from Orono today, Ernie Bowen. He is a corporal ground crew.
Will take this opportunity to wish you and Grant a Merry Xmas and a very successful and happy new year. Hope to be with you next Christmas.
Love Glenn
Collection
Citation
Glenn Brooks, “Letter from Glenn Brooks to his Sister,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed June 16, 2025, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/31114.