Letter from Cyril to E Lewis Ellis

Letter from Cyril to E Lewis Ellis

Catches up with news of sport, work and other activities.

1943-10-27

1943-10-28

Two page handwritten letter and envelope

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E[Author]CEllisEL431027

6. Babington Close.
Manor Estate
Sheffield. 2.

Dear Lewis,

Just a few lines hoping you are getting along [deleted] alring [/deleted] alright. We had a cup match last Saturday we drew 1-1 away one of our players got his ankle broke in the first 10 minutes. I scored from a penalty and then took another but he brought off a good save. We all had Saturday morning off one of our bosses died, and we all got paid for it. I went to a dance on Monday night had a real good time plenty of lotion if you no [sic] what I mean. I’m starting on

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nights next week we go on 1 [inserted] week [/inserted] a month, any way its a bit more spending money and thats what I want I want something for Christmas. United and Wednesday lost on Saturday 3-2 apiece. Well I think thats about all now so I will close. My mother & dad & Gertrude whishes [sic] to be remembered to you. Well so long till I write next time.

Cyril

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[postage stamp] [postmark]

1238597

Sgt. E.L. Ellis
[deleted] 12. Flight
13,110 Intake
Marjestic [sic] Hotel
Harrogate [/deleted]

R.A.F.
WHITLEY BAY
NORTHUMBERLAND

28 OCT 1943