Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother

Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother

He repeats his request for family photographs and cigarettes.

1941-12-12

One double sided printed card with handwritten annotations

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[underlined] 12/12/41. [/underlined]

Dear Ma,

Please don’t forget those snaps I asked for. I have’nt any news for you as nothing Ever Happens in camp that we can tell you about. Don’t forget to tell me about wailing minnie it Helps for its news to us. Can you send me some fags they are Very short Here. You can send them through. J.A. PATTREIOUEX (OVERSEAS) LIMITED MANCHESTER. This is the Senior Service Cig Co. Mr. King will let you have the Proper address. I am Expecting your Parcel any time now. I must Close now Hoping this card finds you in the same good Health it Leaves me in. Had two Letters from Winnie this week.

Lots of Love Leslie

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POSTE ITALIANE
CARTOLINA POSTALE
PER PRIGIONIERI DI GUERRA
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[post mark] [rubber stamp] [rubber stamp]

[underlined] Mittente [/underlined]

Cognome PICKFORD
Nome LESLIE
Grado 551653 SGT
Campo p.g. FONTE [indecipherable words]
SULMONA. ITALY

A Mrs. A Pickford.
41 Broadlea Road.
Kingsway Manchester
Lanc’s
England