Letter from Les Pickford to his mother

Letter from Les Pickford to his mother

He is moving to a new camp at Sulmona. He has received five letters so far. He asks for a fountain pen.

1941-10-25

One double sided handwritten sheet

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EPickfordLPickfordA411025

25/10/41

Dear Ma,

By the time you Received this letter I will be at a new Camp at Sulmona, We expect to move today. Carry on writting [sic] as usual my mail will follow me. I’ve Received three letters from Winnie now, but only two from you. Mail will be more regular than we do here. I am in good Health and Hope all at home are the same. I need a fountain Pen if you can send me one Ill be gratefull. [sic] The Weather here is still good and I hope it continues. Sulmona is near Rome the Red Cross people will give you the address before you here [sic] from me. I must Close now

Love

Leslie

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

[rubber stamp]

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

Mittente: Castato, nome e grado PICKFORD
Sender: Surname, name and rank LESLIE
Expéditeur: Prénom, nom et grade SGT. 551653
Campo PRATO ALL’ ISARCO. BOLZANO ITALY.