Letter from Les Pickford to his mother

Letter from Les Pickford to his mother

He has had no mail from her. He is in good health and has just received a Red Cross parcel.

1941-09-12

One handwritten sheet

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British Prisoner of War.
551653. Sgt. Pickford L.
Campo concentramento
Prato All’ Isarco
Bolzano Italy.

12/9/41.

[rubber stamp]

Dear Ma,

I am still waiting for a letter from you Ma, and Hope it will arrive soon after this letter. I’ve met a chap by the name of W.P. Gilbert and I wonder if you can call at 38 Herewsbury [sic] Rd Droylesden [sic] and let His wife know he is in good Health and spirit. This lad know [sic] Clarkes Very well and works just opposite at Bryers Electrical Co. dad will know it. We had a Red cross Man here during the week and we are Hoping for some imProvement [sic] generally. I hope this letter finds you all in the same Very good Health it is leaving me in

Lots of love

Leslie