Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother

Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother

Still no parcel but he has received letters. They are having a concert at Christmas and a dance at new year. Heavy snow for three days.

1941-12-23

One double sided printed card with handwritten annotations

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23/12/41.

Dear Ma.

I received a letter from you and Nellie yesterday. I am EXPECTING your Parcel any day Now. We are [rubber stamp] Having a concert for Xmas in this camp and a dance for New Year. They’ll be different to Last Year. We had some Very heavy snow the last three days. We spend most of our time in Bed [deleted word] now it is so cold. We miss our English food NOW. Please dont forget the snaps I asked for. I’m looking forward to them. I must close now Hoping you are as well as I am any [sic] Wishing you all a Merry Xmas

Love

Leslie

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[POSTE ITALIANE crest] [inserted] 180 [/inserted]

[underlined] Mittente [/underlined]

[italics] Cognome [/italics] PICKFORD
[italics] Nome [/italics] LESLIE
[italics] Grado [/italics] 551653 SGT.
[italics] Campo p.g. [/italics] FONTE D’AMORE SULMONA ITALY.

[two rubber stamps]

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