Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Title
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Description
He has received two letters this week. He will write to Mrs Pepper next week. He has attended a musical comedy.
Creator
Date
1943-06-25
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Spatial Coverage
Coverage
Format
One double sided printed sheet with handwritten annotations
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Contributor
Identifier
EPickfordLPickfordA430625-0001, EPickfordLPickfordA430625-0002, EPickfordLPickfordA430625-0003
Transcription
25 MAG 1943
Dear Ma, My fan mail during the past week consisted of one letter from you and one from Flo Sharpe. I sent her my Post card this week. Next Sun I intend to send my letter to Mrs Pepper so you won’t get one. I hope you dont mind. I will, however, Send the following Wed Post card home. Everything is O.K here with Moaning Winnie to sing us to Sleep every night. Some of my Pals Past here Sat night but didnt stop. Pleased to hear that you’ve written to Bill’s People. Hope they Pay you a Visit. Remember me to Reg. Frame. Last Night I attended the Performance of a Musical Comedy “La Cantina Del Sol” which was put over in grand Style. I’ve seen many worse shows on the Stage at home. The Standard appears to rise with each Show. Many Happy Returns to Winnie, She will get it late but it was given before the Date of the event. Bill and I are having a Party out of our Parcel on tues, will tell you details next letter. Am in good Health Wishing you are too. Your Loving Son Leslie.
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[inserted] received Sept 10th/43 [/inserted] [inserted] 45 [/inserted]
[crest] [underlined] Posta di prigioniero di guerra [/underlined]
By AIR MAIL VIA – ROMA – LISBON.
AI Mrs Annie Pickford.
41, Broadlea Road. Kingsway
Burnage Manchester 19 Lanc’s
England
9137
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Mittente: Casalo. Nome e grado PICKFORD
Sender: Surname, name and rank LESLIE
Expéditeur: Prénom, nom et grade SGT. 551653
Campo P.G.78. P.M.3300 ITALIA
Dear Ma, My fan mail during the past week consisted of one letter from you and one from Flo Sharpe. I sent her my Post card this week. Next Sun I intend to send my letter to Mrs Pepper so you won’t get one. I hope you dont mind. I will, however, Send the following Wed Post card home. Everything is O.K here with Moaning Winnie to sing us to Sleep every night. Some of my Pals Past here Sat night but didnt stop. Pleased to hear that you’ve written to Bill’s People. Hope they Pay you a Visit. Remember me to Reg. Frame. Last Night I attended the Performance of a Musical Comedy “La Cantina Del Sol” which was put over in grand Style. I’ve seen many worse shows on the Stage at home. The Standard appears to rise with each Show. Many Happy Returns to Winnie, She will get it late but it was given before the Date of the event. Bill and I are having a Party out of our Parcel on tues, will tell you details next letter. Am in good Health Wishing you are too. Your Loving Son Leslie.
[page break]
[inserted] received Sept 10th/43 [/inserted] [inserted] 45 [/inserted]
[crest] [underlined] Posta di prigioniero di guerra [/underlined]
By AIR MAIL VIA – ROMA – LISBON.
AI Mrs Annie Pickford.
41, Broadlea Road. Kingsway
Burnage Manchester 19 Lanc’s
England
9137
[page break]
Mittente: Casalo. Nome e grado PICKFORD
Sender: Surname, name and rank LESLIE
Expéditeur: Prénom, nom et grade SGT. 551653
Campo P.G.78. P.M.3300 ITALIA
Collection
Citation
Leslie Pickford, “Letter from Les Pickford to his mother,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed December 12, 2025, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/42389.