Letter from Les Pickford to his mother

Letter from Les Pickford to his mother

He has no letters this week. He reminds her he wants underpants (short), vest and pajamas. He asks also for chocolate, socks, soap and toothpaste. He has had some Red Cross parcels.

1942-05-19

One double sided printed sheet with handwritten annotations

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19th May 42.

Dear Ma,

I have had no letters from you since my last letter and one from Winnie and Aunty Fanny. If you have sent me under Pants (Short) Thin Vest and Pyjamas in my second Parcel I’ll have all the clothes I need. Will you just send me chocolate, socks soup and Tooth-Paste in Future Parcels. I have met Cpl [indecipherable name] since my last letter and we are quiet [sic] chummy now. Don’t Bother about the Book I asked for it takes about 8 months to reach us as they have to be censured [sic]. Has your allotment increased yet and have you had the £50 I sent you. Things are still the same here, But we have some Red Cross Parcels again. These are the only High Lights in this Life or camp. Please Don’t worry over me as I am in good Health and looking forward to being home again. The Weather here is good. Food has improved Very Little. I am Pleased to Hear you are getting quiet nights.

Your Loving Son

Leslie

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EXAMINER 917[missing numbers] 24

Al Mrs. Annie Pickford.
41, Broadlea Road. Kingsway.
Burnage Manchester. Lanc’s.
England.

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[underlined] PICKFORD. [/underlined] LESLIE. SGT. 551653 [inserted] Oct 1st 42 [/inserted]

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[missing words]RA

P.C. 90

OPENED BY

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Non scrivete su questa facciata.
Do not write on this side.
N’écrivez pas sur ce côté.

Mittente: Casato, nome e grado PICKFORD LESLIE.
Sender: Surname, name and rank SGT. 551653.
Expéditeur: Prénom, nom et grade CONCENTRAMENTO 78.
Campo POSTA MILITARE 3300 ITALIA